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Bladen
Baptist
Association

NORTH CAROLINA
Seventy-Fifth Annual Session
1966

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION

OCTOBER 12, 1966 AT
ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 13, 1966 AT
CLARKTON BAPTIST CHURCH

NEXT ANNUAL SESSION TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 11, 1967 AT
BLADENBORO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 12, 1966 AT
WHITES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Table of Contents

ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS 3

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 3

CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS 4

MINISTERS _ 4

PIANIST OR ORGANIST 5

MESSENGERS TO THE ANNUAL SESSION 5

STUDENTS FOR THE MINISTRY 6

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS _ 6

CONSTITUTION 7

BY - LAWS _ 9

PROCEEDINGS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION 9

IN MEMORIAL 13

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION 13

REPORT ON BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES

OF NORTH CAROLINA - 14

BLADEN BAPTIST SEMINARY EXTENSION 15

EVANGELISM REPORT 15

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE REPORT _ 16

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1965-1966 17

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1966-1967 18

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT L. _ 19

ANNUITY BOARD REPORT _ _ ... 19

BROTHERHOOD REPORT 20

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT 21

TRAINING UNION REPORT _ 21

CHURCHES OF THE BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 22 and 23

REPORT OF HISTORIAN _ 24

HISTORY OF LISBON BAPTIST CHURCH 24

HISTORY OF ABBOTTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH 25

REPORT ON THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY 27

REPORT ON BAPTIST HOMES FOR THE AGING 27

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION REPORT 28

ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS _. 29

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST COLLEGES 30

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DAY 30

PRESIDENTS RETIRING 30

TWO NEW PRESIDENTS ELECTED 30

COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS REPORT 31

HISTORICAL TABLE _ 32

STATISTICAL TABLES — A TO J 33 TO 42

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 3

ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS
OFFICE NAME CHURCH

Moderator — Edd Nye Elizabethtown

Vice-Moderator — Rev. S. W. Jolly Council

Clerk — Mrs. D. J. McDaniel Dublin First

Treasurer — Mrs. Carl C. Campbell Elizabethtown

Historian — Rev. Nash A. Odom Dublin, First

Chairman of Evangelism — Rev. Eugene Gaskins Shady Grove

Stewardship Chairman — Porter Cain White Oak

Constitution Chairman — Rev. Thomas Womble .... Bladenboro First

Seminary Extension Chairman — Rev. J. P. Royal Clarkton

Christian Life Chairman — Rev. Garland Bordeaux White Lake

Audio Visual Aids Chr. — Mrs. Theo Grubb White Oak

Ordination Chairman — Rev. Jerry Wallace Elizabethtown

Music Director — Mrs. R. L. Summerlin Dublin First

Supt. of Sunday School — Raymond Nunnery Elizabethtown

Brotherhood Director — Rev. Mack Roberts Suggs Grove

Training Union Director — Rev. C. W. Coats White Oak

Supt. of W.M.U. — Mrs. Eugene Gaskins Shady Grove

Supt. of Vacation Bible School — Rev. S. W. Jolly Council

OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Rev. Earl Lanier Abbottsburg

C. J. Ellis Beards Chapel

A. G. Roberts Bethel

Eddie Walters Bladenboro First

John Canady Bladenboro West

Rev. James C. Ray Dublin — Bethel

Rev. Ernest L. Davis Bladenboro West

Rev. L. L. Barnes Briar Branch

Rev. Gaston Hester Butters

Colon Willoughby Butters

Rev. Frank Williams, Jr. Calvary

W. B. Warner Calvary

Rev. Eddie F. Reynolds Center Road

Ernest Singletary Center Road

D. B. Little Clarkton

Hobson McCulloch Council

Rev. Alton Williams Cypress Creek

Jetty Butler Dublin First

Rev. Leroy Trevathan Hickory Grove

H. C. Edwards Galeed

Rev. Orborn Gibson Grace

G. B. Davis Hickory Grove

Rev. Lindy Long Wingate

E. M. Ward Lisbon

Harry Van Batten Love Grove

Rev. L. D. Smith Nat Moore

Rev. J. W. Meares Lumberton — New Center

Rev. Vance Tyson Northside

Roland Davis Richardson

T. E. Guyton Sandy Grove

Douglas Thompson Shady Grove

J. P. Simmons Suggs Grove

John R. Wengert Tar Heel

Rev. A. R. Britt Zion Hill

Graden Melvin White Lake

Mrs. Gretta Whitfield White Oak

Theron B. Pait Zion Hill

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CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS

Abbottsburg None Listed

Beards Chapel Tommy Johnson

Bethel Wade A. Taylor, Jr.

Bladenboro First Charles Herring

Bladenboro West Darius Stephens

Briar Branch H. B. Smith

Butters Marion Hilburn

Calvary W. B. Warner

Center Road M. C. Carroll

Clarkton N. B. Ellis

Council Rodney Squires

Cypress Creek C. M. Davis

Dublin First « R. L. Summerlin

Elizabethtown Jones Brady

Galeed Freddy Williams

Grace Emmette Atkinson

Hickory Grove Ralph Singletary

Lagoon None

Lisbon Harry Alford

Love Grove George Monroe

Nat Moore S, T. Squires

New Center Lonnie Bass

Northside J. Elmer Lennon

Richardson Ike Singletary

Riverside Bill Jerigan

Sandy Grove Harvey Edwards

Shady Grove Douglas Thompson

Suggs Grove Charles Rice

Tar Heel Alden Singletary

Whites Creek None

White Lake Thad Smith, Sr.

White Oak P. G. Cain

Zion Hill Sanford Cain

MINISTERS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCHES
OF BLADEN ASSOCIATION

Name Address Church

Thomas C. Womble (P) Bladenboro Bladenboro: First

E. P. Lockamy (OM) Bladenboro Bladenboro: First

Sidney Britt (OM) Bladenboro Bladenboro: First

Ernest Davis (P) Bladenboro Bladenboro: West

Lindy Long (LM) Elizabethtown Bethel

Robert Carter (OM) Bladenboro Bladenboro: West

Delbert Muse (LM) Bladenboro Bladenboro: West

L. L. Barnes (P) Rt. 2, Elizabethtown Briar Branch

Gaston Hester (P) Bladenboro Butters

B. Frank Williams, Jr., Box 745, Elizabethtown Calvary

James M. Hester (OM) Long Beach, Calif. Calvary

J. P. Royal (P) Clarkton Clarkton

S. W. Jolly (P) Council _. .... Council

Jerry M. Wallace (P) Elizabethtown Elizabethtown

Leroy Trevathan (P) Rt. 2, Bladenboro Hickory Grove

Orborn Gibson (P) Clarkton Grace

J. W. Meares (P) Lumberton Richardson

Vance Tyson (P) Bladenboro Northside

Eugene B. Gaskins (P) Rt. 2, Bladenboro Shady Grove

Harry Brisson (LM) Tar Heel Tar Heel

R. A. Britt (OM) Bladenboro Zion Hill

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Garland Bordeaux (P) Rt. 2, Elizabethtown White Lake

Earl Lanier (P) Abbottsburg Abbottsburg

Eddie F. Reynolds (P) Rt. 2, Bladenboro Center Road

Robert Hicklin (LM) Lowell Center Road

Alton Williams (P) Rt. Jacksonville Cypress Creek

Nash A. Odom (P) Dublin Dublin First

L. D. Smith (P) Currie Nat Moore

Clyde W. Coats (P) White Oak White Oak

PIANIST OR ORGANIST
Name Address Church

Mrs. Ruth Yarbrough, Abbottsburg Abbottsburg

Mrs. Ruth Oliver, Box 85, Garland Beards Chapel

Mrs. Murray Barnes, Rt. 1, Tar Heel Bethel

Mrs. H. L. Walter, Bladenboro Bladenboro: First

Mrs. Alma Thompson, Bladenboro Bladenboro: West

Mrs. Annie McDuffie, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown Briar Branch

Mrs. Mary Spence, Butters Butters

Miss Pearl Harrelson, Rt. 1, Clarkton Clarkton

Mrs. Ernest Harrelson, Rt. 2, Bladenboro Center Road

Mrs. E. W. Warner, Clarkton Clarkton

Mrs. Sharon Huffstetler, Council Council

Miss Barbara Jean Johnson, Route 1, Garland Cypress Creek

Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Dublin Dublin: First

Mrs. G. L. Todd, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown Elizabethtown

Mrs. J. F. Freeman, Bladenboro Galeed

Miss Patricia Hilburn, Rt. 1, Box 551, Bladenboro Grace

Miss Altha Lewis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro Hickory Grove

Mrs. Louanna Marshall, Kelly St. Rt., Elizabethtown Lagoon

Miss Nancy Joe Clark, Clarkton Lisbon

Miss Rebecca Burney, Tar Heel Love Grove

Miss Pernell Bigford, Kelly Nat Moore

Mrs. Mary Wade Walters, Rt. 1, Bladenboro New Center

Mrs. Evelyn Hester, Bladenboro Northside

Mrs. Richard Sessoms, Rt. 1, Bladenboro Richardson

Mrs. M. S. Lewis, Rt. 1, Tomahawk Riverside

Mrs. Linda Bryan, Rt. 2, Bladenboro Sandy Grove

Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, Rt. 1, Clarkton Shady Grove

Mrs. Mary Dew, Rt. 5, Fayetteville Suggs Grove

Mr. Nash Singletary, Tar Heel Tar Heel

Miss Gale Harrelson, Elizabethtown Whites Creek

Mrs. Mae Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown White Lake

Mrs. Hilda Cain, White Oak White Oak

Mrs. Kathleen Edwards, Bladenboro Zion Hill

MESSENGERS TO THE ANNUAL SESSION

ABBOTTSBURG: Harold Hood, Julian English, Bonnie Ray Bass, Wil-
liam Burney

BEARDS CHAPEL: Mrs. Florence Long, Mrs. Foddie Smith, Mrs. Melva
Johnson

BETHEL: Mr. & Mrs. E. W. Woodell, Mr. & Mrs. Haywood Allen, Robie

Dowless, Jeff Carroll
BLADENBORO FIRST: Rev. Thomas C. Womble, Mrs. Roy Lennon,

Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Hilburn, Mrs. Lloyd El-
kins, Mrs. L. A. Bridger
BLADENBORO WEST: Rev. Ernest L. Davis, Delbert Muse, Julius
Thompson

BRIAR BRANCH: Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Mrs. Annie McDuffie, Mrs.

Ruby Smith, Mrs. Ophelia English
BUTTERS: Mrs. Harly Williams, Mrs. Colon Willoughby, Mrs. Joe

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Thompson

CALVARY: Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Warner, Rev. B. Frank Williams, Jr.
CENTER ROAD: Mrs. Ruby Hester, Mrs. Lena Bryan, Mrs. Virginia

Rose Evers, Rev. & Mrs. Eddie Reynolds
CLARKTON: D. B. Little, Mrs. Steve Little, W. W. Marlowe, Harry

Prince, Mrs. N. B. Ellis
COUNCIL: Raymond Caulk, Mrs. Raymond Caulk, Mrs. Annie McDuf-
fie, Mrs. Retha McLean, James Squires, Mrs. Rodney
Squires

CYPRESS CREEK: Earl Smith, Mrs. Earl Smith, C. M. Davis, Mrs.
C. M. Davis

DUBLIN FIRST: Rev. Nash Odom, Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Joe Smith
ELIZABETHTOWN: Rev. Jerry Wallace, Edd Nye, D. A. Harris, E. G.

Pridgen, Mrs. Homer Lucas, Mrs. Edd Nye, Mrs.

Carl Campbell

GALEED: Duncan McLean, Mrs. J. F. Freeman, Rev. Leroy Trevathan
GRACE: None

HICKORY GROVE: Harvey Allen, G. B. Davis, Leo Hester
LAGOON: Mrs. Bertha D. Smith, Mrs. Carlyle Smith
LISBON: Mrs. May Barber, Mrs. Hazel Priest, Mrs. Annie Sasser
LOVE GROVE: James Walter Martin, Sr., James Walter Martin, Jr.,

Mrs. Lucy Monroe
NAT MOORE: Mr. & Mrs. S. P. Ricks, Mrs. Retha Bigford
NEW CENTER: Mrs. Lois Smith, Mrs. Harris Heustess, Mrs. Joyce
Carter

NORTHSIDE: Mrs. Hilda Hester, Mrs. Evelyn Hester
RICHARDSON: Rev. J. W. Meares, Jr., Mrs. Stanley Davis, Mrs. Myrtle
Lamb

RIVERSIDE: Mr. & Mrs. Sam Marshburn, Mrs. Joe Evans, Mrs. James
Lewis

SANDY GROVE: Mrs. Mabel Price, Mrs. Katie Holloman, Mrs. Sandra
Long

SHADY GROVE: Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Santee, Mrs. Eugene Gaskins
SUGGS GROVE: Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Simmons, Mr. Craven Cain
TAR HEEL: S. A. Bedsole, Mrs. Elizabeth Singletary, Braxton Martin
WHITE LAKE: Rev. Garland Bordeaux, Mrs. Pauline Bordeaux, Mrs.
Gertrude Deese

WHITE OAK: Porter Cain, Mrs. Jewel Bedsole, Mrs. Hallie McClure
WHITES CREEK: Mrs. Nell Harrelson, Mrs. Martha Bridges, Mrs.
Berry Lewis

ZION HILL: Mr. & Mrs. William Butler, Mrs. Myrtle Butler, Mrs.
Theron Pait

STUDENTS FOR THE MINISTRY

Lindy Long, Wingate College Bethel Church

Harry Brisson, South Eastern Seminary Wake Forest

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS

Be it resolved that The Bladen Baptist Association in session, Oc-
tober 13, 1966, expresses its thanks to the host churches: Zion Hill and
Clarkton for their generous hospitality.

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session at
Clarkton, North Carolina, October 13, 1966, expresses its appreciation
by telegram to the Rev. Alton Coble, former Missionary of the As-
sociation, for his contribution in past years toward the advancement
of the Bladen Baptist Association.

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session, Oc-
tober 13, 1966, instruct the Clerk to send expressions of sympathy to
Mrs. Jimmy Morgan, widow of Jimmy Morgan, who so faithfully served
the Churches of Bladen County as Secretary of the Training Union Op-

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eration of the Bladen Baptist Association.

Respectfully submitted,
Resolutions Committee
Jerry Wallace, Chairman
Mack Roberts
Vance Tyson

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1— NAME AND OBJECT
Section 1. This body shall be known as the Bladen Baptist
Association.

Section 2. The object of this Association shall be to extend the
privileges of the Gospel; to emphasize the responsibility of its
membership in relation to Missions, Benevolences, Education, and in
jooperation with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and
the Southern Baptist Convention, to increase the intelligence and
spiritual power of the people, and to promote harmony and fellowship
among the churches.

ARTICLE 2— MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. The Association shall be composed of messengers
annually elected by the affiliated churches, and all ordained ministers
who are members or pastors of said churches, together with the
officers of this Association.

Section 2. Each church of 11 members or less shall be entitled
to three messengers, and for each additional fifty members an
additional messenger, provided that no church shall have more than
five lay messengers active and voting at one time. Each church
shall be entitled to an equal number of alternate messengers who shall
serve in the absence of the messengers.

Section 3. Any church desiring affiliation with this Association
shall be referred to a committee appointed at the annual session,
which shall examine the covenant and articles of faith of said church
and receive its pledge to cooperate with this Association. Upon a
favorable report of this committee at the next annual session, the
church shall be received by a majority vote. In the meanwhile the
church will be considered under the watchcare of the Association.

ARTICLE 3— ANNUAL CHURCH REPORTS
Section 1. Each church should send to the Clerk, seven days be-
fore the annual meeting of the Association, a letter, the blanks to be
furnished by the Clerk of the Association, carefully filled out as per
blank suggestions, reporting the full work of the church for the
year ending with the last Sunday in September.

Section 2. Any church failing to report for two consecutive years
shall be investigated by the officers of the Association and effort be
made to reclaim.

ARTICLE 4 — OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Association shall be Moderator,
Vice-Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Associational Sunday School Superin-
tendent, Associational Training Union Director, President of the
Associational Brotherhood, Associational Superintendent of Woman's

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Missionary Union, Associational Director of Music, and Historian.

Section 2. The Moderator shall be nominated and elected from
the floor of the Association. The Vice-Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer
and Historian shall be nominated by a nominating committee as
provided for in ARTICLE 5, Section 2, of this Constitution. The
President of the Brotherhood and Superintendent of the Woman's
Missionary Union and the Associational Music Director shall be
nominated by the respective organizations which they represent, and
shall be elected by the Association. The Moderator and Vice-Moderator
shall be eligible to succeed themselves for one term. The other officers
shall not be eligible to succeed themselves after the third consecutive
year. The offices of Clerk and Treasurer may be combined at the
discretion of the Association.

Section 3. The Moderator shall preside over all the meetings of
the body and see that order and decorum are observed by every
member. He shall be ex-officio chairman of the Executive Committee,
and shall be fraternal visitation counselor and advisor with the
churches regarding their work through the year.

Section 4. The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of,
or at the discretion of the Moderator.

Section 5. The Clerk shall keep an accurate record of the proceed-
ings of the body, mail blank letter forms to the clerks of the churches
affiliated with the Association, prepare, publish and distribute the
minutes as soon as practicable after adjournment.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds
of the Association subject to its order and make written reports of
same to each Association meeting.

ARTICLE 5— COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES
Section 1. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the
officers of the Association, all pastors of the churches in the
Association, and one duly elected member from and by each church
and reported in the Associational Letter of the church. The Executive
Committee shall divide itself into the following Committees:

a: Program Committee, whose duty it shall be to plan the
program of the annual meetings of the Association, and to
select those who shall write the customary reports concerning
the work of the agencies and institutions of our denomination.
The Vice-Moderator shall be chairman.

Section 2. At least sixty days before the annual meeting of the
Association the Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating
Committee, whose duty it shall be to nominate Associational Officers

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and Committees, except those definitely arranged for in other sections
of this Constitution, for the following year; subject to the approval
and election of the Association.

Section 3. At the meeting of the Association the Moderator shall
appoint the following committees to report to the session at its
convenience:

1. Committee on place and preacher.

2. Committee on resolutions.

3. Auditing committee.

4. Committee on petitionary letters (if needed).

Section 4. Other temporary committees that may be created by
the Association shall be appointed by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 6 — AMENDMENTS
Section 1. This Constitution may be changed or amended at any
regular session of the Association by the vote of two-thirds of the
members present, provided notice of the change be read to the
Association the first day of the annual meeting and voted on the
second day.

BY-LAWS

1. The Association shall meet annually on Wednesday and
Thursday after the second Sunday in October, and shall hold such
quarterly inspirational meetings as it may decide.

2. All sessions of the Association shall be opened with a
devotional service and closed with a prayer.

3. Messengers from 10 of the affiliated churches shall constitute
a quorum.

4. The order of business shall be made at the beginning of each
session, and shall be changed only by a vote of the body.

5. A copy of the minutes shall be sent to each corresponding
secretary of the Department of State Mission Board, secretary of
survey and statistics of the Baptist Sunday School Board.

6. The rules of order for the Association shall be those laid
down in Kerfoot's "Parliamentary Law", but in cases where the
meaning may not be clear the Moderator shall exercise his discretion,
subject to appeal to the Association.

7. The By-laws may be changed at any annual session by a
majority vote of the members present.

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF
BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 12 And 13, 1966
First Day's Session with Zion Hill Baptist Church
Second Day's Session with Clarkton Baptist Church
General Theme: "A Church Fulfilling Its Mission Through Education"
First Day — Morning Session — The Seventy-fifth Annual Session of
the Bladen Baptist Association was called to order at 9:30 A. M. by
Edd Nye, Moderator.

Hymn — "Come Thou Almighty King", Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Di-
rector of Music for the Association leading.

Scripture and prayer were led by Rev. Clyde W. Coats, Pastor of
host church. Words of welcome were offered by host pastor.

Edd Nye, moderator, led in the organization of the meeting and
Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Clerk, enrolled the 95 messengers. The print-

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ed program in the hands of the delegates was adopted.

Edd Nye, moderator, appointed the following Committees: Time
and place: Jimmy Britt, Rev. S. W. Jolly and Rev. Nash A. Odom. Re-
solutions Committee: Rev. Jerry Wallace, Rev. Mack Roberts and Rev.
Vance Tyson. Audit Committee: Rev. Thomas Womble, Rev. J. P.
Royal and Kendrick Hester.

Hymn — "Hail the Power" led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin was sung
by the messengers.

Report on the Baptist Children's Homes was brought by Mrs. J. F.
Freeman followed by Rev. Roger E. Williams, Jr. greetings from the
home. This report was adopted.

An impressive Memorial Service honoring the sixty-nine deaths
during last year was conducted by Rev. S. W. Jolly. He read the list
from each church as the congregation stood with bowed heads. Then
Rev. Jolly offered prayer.

Report on Evangelism by Rev. Vance Tyson, pastor of Northside
Baptist Church, was very interesting. This report was approved.

Rev. J. P. Royal delivered the Seminary Extension report which
was adopted.

The report on Christian Publications was delivered by Rev. Thomas
Womble and was approved.

Mr. Gordon C. Maddry spoke on the Baptist Foundation organized
in 1919.

Hymn — "High Ground", led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin was sung
by the congregation.

Report of the Treasurer was read by Rev. Mack Roberts in the
absence of Harry Prince, Treasurer. After discussion it was adopted.

Business: Rev. Jerry Wallace presented to the body for con-
sideration a change of Wednesday all day session of the Association
to Wednesday night after the second Sunday in October with an in-
spiritual address on Wednesday night. Then have Thursday Program.

Edd Nye, moderator, recognized Mrs. J. P. Royal, Organist and M.
M. Jones, moderator, for Old Dock Association.

Rev. Clyde W. Coats, host pastor, made announcements concern-
ing lunch to be served by the host church, Zion Hill.

The Moderator's Address was delivered by Edd Nye. He read
scripture from third chapter of Collossians — giving thoughts of hap-
penings of the day using the subject: Where is Your Loyalty?

The prayer — blessing the food and benediction was led by M. M.
Jones.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Edd Nye, moderator, called the afternoon session to order and
hymn: "Breathe on me Breath of God" was rendered by the congre-
gation.

Rev. Mack Roberts led the afternoon devotion by reading Luke 22
Ch: V. 40 and led with prayer.

Report of the Baptist Hospital was made by Mrs. Theron Pait who
introduced Dr. W. K. McGee to deliver an address on the work of
the hospital. This report was adopted.

The report on Christian Education presented by Mrs. Wilbert Davis
was adopted. She presented Mr. Ben C. Fisher who made an address
on Christian Education.

Rev. L. A. Honeycutt and Mrs. Harry Prince, Interim Associational
Missionary, were recognized by Edd Nye, moderator.

A report of the Time and Place Committee was made by Rev.
Nash A. Odom, Place and Time to be determined tomorrow. The
preacher is Rev. James Ray, Alternate, Rev. Nash A. Odom for the
first day and second day — Rev. Mack Roberts preacher and Rev. Ed-

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die Reynolds, Alternate.

The Audit Committee: Rev. Thomas Womble, Rev. J. P. Royal and
Kendrick Hester will make their report tomorrow.

Rev. Mack Roberts, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, read
the list to be Officers for the coming year, if approved, offered by Ills
Committee. Without nominations from the floor or discussion the list
was approved by saying "Aye".

Nominations from the floor were asked for a moderator. Bro.
S. W. Jolly nominated Edd Nye to be our Moderator. There being no
other nomination, Rev. S. W. Jolly, Vice-moderator, presided and a
vote was taken by standing which was unanimous.

Special music was rendered by Jimmy Brisson, minister of music
First Baptist Church in Clinton.

Hymn — "Trust and Obey" was sung by the congregation.

Sermon was brought by Rev. Garland Bordeaux, pastor of Whites
Creek and White Lake Baptist churches. He read some verses from
the 23rd chapter of Matthew. He stressed the seriousness of being a
Real Leader.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned with
prayer, led by Mrs. Harry Prince, Interim Missionary for Bladen As-
sociation.

SECOND DAY

The Congregation joined in singing "Love Divine" led by Mrs.
Harry Prince.

Scripture and prayer by Rev. Jerry Wallace, pastor of
Elizabethtown Baptist Church, using verses from Luke 10 Chapter: He
stressed that how we live on Monday proves what we have said on
Sunday about being a Good Neighbor.

Stewardship report was omitted in the absence of Rev. 0. J.
Hagler.

Rev. Nash A. Odom made the Annuity Report, and also, presented
Guy S. Cain the speaker on this subject.

Hymn: "Blessed Assurance" was led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin.

The report on Brotherhood Work was brought by Rev. Ernest Davis.
This report was adopted.

Rev. Jerry Wallace delivered the report on Sunday School which
was adopted.

Report on Training Union was presented by Rev. Leroy Trevathan
and spoke to by Rev. Clyde W. Coats — never has emphasis on Train-
ing Union been more important.

Report of Historian, Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, was read by her. This
was adopted.

Hymn: "Living for Jesus" was sung by the messengers.

Bro. Roy Williford, member of the Clarkton Church, presented the
Campbell Choir, Special music by Campbell Choir, led by Dr. Paul
Yoder, Chairman of the Department of music, did a superb job of
bringing Gospel Messages in song. We are very proud indeed of these
young people from one of our Baptist Colleges.

A report on Inter-racial Cooperation was delivered by Rev. Corbin
Cooper.

Hymn: "0 God Our Help in Ages Past" was led by Mrs. R. L. Sum-
merlin.

The Rev. J. P. Royal, pastor of the Clarkton Church, delivered
the morning sermon: "Live for God and Not By the Sword".

Announcements were made by J. P. Royal, host pastor.

Rev. J. W, Meares, pastor of New Center and Richardson Churches,
led the prayer of Thinksgiving for the noonday meal.

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNNUAL SESSION

SECOND DAY— AFTERNOON SESSION

Hymn: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" was the opening Hymn for the

evening session.

Scripture and prayer led by Rev. Earl Lanier, pastor of Abbottsburg
Baptist church, using scripture from the 1st and 3rd chapters of
Phillipians were the afternoon devotion. Business: New Moderator
was recognized. Deferred from yesterday was the consideration of a
change of days of meeting. An improved motion was that the Bladen
Baptist Association meet on Wednesday evening following the second
Sunday in October for a session of Mission's emphasis and inspirational
preaching; that on Thursday following the second Sunday in October
we meet with either or both morning and afternoon' session as the Pro-
gram deems necessary. It was explained how working people could have
a chance to come at night service. Rev. Thomas Womble spoke highly
endorsing the proposal. Rev. S. W. Jolly spoke to this report of pro-
posal favorably. This action changes the By-laws if we receive 2/3
percent votes. Plans were included to have lunch at the host church
on Thursday. A motion was entertained that we meet on Wednes-
day night after the second Sunday in October and have an inspirational
address. Then have an all day meeting on Thursday with the host
church serving lunch. A standing vote was cast. This motion was car-
ried with only six opposing.

Time and Place Committee called our attention to the fact that
we had just stated the time to meet and we present Rev. Mack Roberts
to preach the sermon on Thursday and Rev. James Ray, Alternate. We
meet at Bladenboro First on Wednesday evening and on Thursday at
Whites Creek Baptist Church.

Respectfully submitted,

Nash A. Odom, Chairman

S. W. Jolly

Jimmy Britt

The Committee on resolutions report was read by Rev. Jerry Wal-
lace. It was adopted. This report is printed elsewhere in the minutes.

The Audit report was represented by Rev. Thomas Womble who
said "All materials handed to us are correct." Motion was made, sec-
onded and carried by saying "Aye" to approve this report. Rev. Thomas
Womble made a motion that the moderator appoint an Auditing Com-
mittee now in order that they might have time to Audit the Treasurer.
This motion was approved by saying "Aye"

A report on the American Bible Society was given by Mrs. Harry
Prince in the absence of Rev. James Ray. This report was adopted.

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel presented a report on North Carolina Baptist
Homes for the Aging for adoption, and also, presented Rev. James
Mattox who delivered and infromational talk on the Homes.

Women's Missionary Union's report was brought by Mrs. Eugene
Gaskins. Her report was approved.

Our Interim Associational Missionary, Mrs. Harry Prince, presented
her report on Missions, which was handed out at the door, for ap-
proval. Her report was approved. Then Dr. Henry Walden, Missionary
from the Robeson Association, addressed the messengers.

The congregation joined in singing "0 Zion Haste".

Rev. Ernest W. Glass, Missionary in Singapore, home on leave
in Sanford, N. C, was introduced by Rev. S. W. Jolly. He spoke on the
present conditions in Singapore.

Rev. Ernest W. Glass, Missionary to Singapore, led in prayer for
adjournment.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSSOCIATION

IN MEMORIAL

ABBOTTSBURG: Mr. T. C. Russ, Sr.

BEARDS CHAPEL: Mrs. Nettie Ruth Hooker, Miss Addie Smith,

Mr. Cleveland Barnes
BETHEL: Mrs. Curtiss Brisson, Mr. A. W. Brisson, Mr. A. G.

Priest, Mr. Homer Priest, Mr. Edgar Priest
BLADENBORO FIRST: Mrs. M. C. Bridger, Mrs. A. A. Hilburn,
Jr., Mr. T. H. Freeman, Mr. Haynes
E. Singletary

BLADENBORO WEST: Mr. C. A. Thompson, Mrs. Bert Cain,
Mrs. Maggie Willoughby, Mrs. Maggie
Blackwell

BRIAR BRANCH: Mrs. Lillie Hodge

BUTTERS: Miss Lena Packer, Mrs. Amanda Edwards, Mrs. Hat-
tie Flowers, Mr. Walt West, Mrs. Flora Faircloth, Mr.
Norman Warwick

CENTER ROAD: Mrs. Atha Carroll, Mr. Harding Pait, Mr. Julian
Singletary

CLARKTON: Mr. J. H. Campbell, Mrs. W. V. McLamb, Mrs. Neil

M. Singletary
CYPRESS CREEK: Mrs. M. G. Davis

DUBLIN FIRST: Mr. Charlie W. Brisson, Mrs. Eliza M. Garner,

Mrs. Monnie H. King, Mr. Carey Lewis
ELIZ ABETHTO WN : Mr. J. D. Dodd, Mrs. Bessie D. Ellis, Mr. E.

W. Huggins, Mr. W. Leslie Johnson, Mr. Ju-
lian F. Keith, Mrs. Ellen Peak, Mr. Cleve
Shaw

GALEED: Mr. Wilbur Smith, Mr. H. H. Pait, Mrs. Carrie L. Pait,
Mr. William Savage, Mr. Odell McKee, Mr. J. M.
Frink, Sr.

HICKORY GROVE: Mrs. Edna Hester Brisson
LISBON: Mr. A. A. Robbins
NAT MOORE: Mr. Marvin Flynn
RICHARDSON: Mrs. W. T. Nance, Mr. Mike Webb
SHADY GROVE: Mrs. David McNeil, Mrs. Mary Ellis, Mr. Al
Edwards, Miss Emmie Dix, Mrs. Georgianna
Autry, Mrs. Agnes Merritt
SUGGS GROVE: Mr. Ollen D. Edge
TAR HEEL: Mrs. J. A. Grimes, Sr., Mr. W. C. Barnes
WHITE LAKE: John Thomas Melvin

WHITES CREEK: Mrs. Bertha Shaw, Mr. Berry Lewis, Mr. Mc-

Kinley Harrelson, Mr. W. J. Harrelson
ZION HILL: Mrs. Mary Hester, Mrs. Lennon Hales

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

BLADEN ASSOCIATION
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

President: Mrs. Eugene Gaskins. Route 2, Box 51, Bladenboro, N. C.
Vice-President: Mrs. Julian Keith.. Jr., Clarkton, N. C.
Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Jr., Tar Heel. N. C.
Corresponding Secretary: Mrs. Sybil Biconish, White Oak, N. C.
YWA Director: Mrs. Geneva Hester, Clarkton, N. C.
Associate Director: Mrs. Lee Gooden, Clarkton, N. C.
GA Director: Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Dublin, N. C.
Associate Director: Mrs. Billy Hair, Elizabethtown, N. C.

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION

Sunbeam Director: Mrs. S. F. Taylor, Elizabethtown, N. C.
Associate Director: Mrs. Milton Fisher, Elizabethtown, N. C.
Director of Prayer: Mrs. Nash A. Odom, Dublin, N. C.
Director of Mission Study: Mrs. Howard Watts, Clarkton, N. C.
Director of Community Missions: Mrs. Levy Cain, Jr., Bladenboro, N. C.
Director of Stewardship: Mrs. Porter Cain, White Oak, N. C.
Obituary Chairman: Mrs. Cora Leigh King, Bladenboro, N. C. R-2.
White Cross Chairman: Mrs. Gladys Priest, Route 1, Clarkton, N. C.
Chairman of Nominating Committee: Mrs. Julian Guyton, Route 1,

Clarkton, N. C.
Mrs. N. B. Ellis, Clarkton, N. C.
Mrs. Bill Keith, Elizabethtown, N. C.
Mrs. Miriam Grubb, White Oak, N. C.

REPORT TO BLADEN ASSOCIATION
BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.

1966

Under the impact of the life, ministry and teachings of Christ and
under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, North Carolina Baptists,
eighty-one years ago launched a Christian ministry of child care.
This has grown considerably and is widely recognized for its qualities
of service and pioneering spirit. Sons and daughters of the Children's
Homes are scattered throughout the world. They are actively engaged
in all walks of life and are making a significant contribution to the
uplift of mankind as a result of their early Christian training made
possible by North Carolina Baptists and other friends.

As we continued to build upon foundations already laid, special
attention is being given certain areas of child care. An already
strong program of group care is being strengthened at Mills Home,
Kennedy Home and Odum Home. A good degree of progress has
been realized in working with emotionally disturbed children at
Greer Home in Chapel Hill. The demonstration Child Development
Program for preschool children, conducted on the Mills Home campus,
has had an excellent first year of operation. Churches throughout
the state are studying the program and facilities preparatory to
providing similar services. Prospects are encouraging for a home
for children in the western part of the state more adequately to
serve the needs of our people who live west of the Blue Ridge
Mountains. Constant attention is being given to more effective ways
of meeting the highly specialized needs of children coming out of
broken and inadequate home situations.

We have a large number of good Christian homes for the care
of foster children. More are needed in all sections of the state,
particularly in the eastern area. Foster homes serve children of
all ages and are of particular advantage for some who have special
needs. Foster home parents may be of varying ages and circum-
stances in life. Couples with or without children of their own who
have an abundance of love to share find this to be a challenging
and rewarding opportunity of Christian service.

Sincere appreciation is expressed to all who have, in any way,
helped to support our child care ministry. We are indeed grateful
for increasing income through the Cooperative Program. Last year's
Thanksgiving Offering is nearing three hundred fifteen thousand
dollars ($315,000.00) and is the largest ever. Special gifts and desig-
nations such as the Once-a-month offering continue to provide a
substantial part of our income. Through estate planning and the
making of Christian wills an increasing number of individuals and
families are investing in present and future generations of boys
and girls who are in need of the services of the Baptist Children's

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Homes. Roger Williams, former pastor of the Mills Home Baptist
Church, is devoting full time to working with our Baptist people
in this area, and he or other members of the staff will count it a
privilege to assist you in exploring this field of Christian steward-
ship.

The needs of North Carolina children are many; the rewards for
service are great. Our leaders and staff members of the Children's
Homes are highly conscientious, well-trained, and deeply devoted to
their work. Let us covenant with them that we will support them
with our prayers and our gifts as they offer Christian nurture to
distressed children in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. J. F. Freeman

BLADEN BAPTIST SEMINARY EXTENSION

During the year 1965, 66 two semesters of Seminary Extension
Work were held. In the Fall Session one course was taught, on
the latter part of the New Testament, with 7 enrolled and 6 receiving
credit. In the spring Semester two courses were offered: The Heart
of Hebrew History with 6 enrolled and 5 receiving credit; and
Teaching for Results with 5 enrolled and 5 receiving credit.

Treasurer's Report

On hand 1/31/66 $ 39.14

Deposits $112.50

Total $151.64

EXPENSES

Salary $ 72.04

Seminary Ext. Dept. 62.50

Total $134.54

BALANCE AS OF 10/1/66 $ 17.10

Efforts were made to enrol a class for Ministers to be held during
this fall, however, not enough men were able to commit themselves
to make the project feasible. Plans are being made for a spring
session envolving both Ministers and Laymen and notice will be
given to the churches upon completion.

Respectfully submitted,

J. P. Royal, Chairman of Advisory Committee
Garland Bordeaux, Treasurer

EVANGELISM REPORT

The annual Conference on Evangelism was held September 12.
1966, at the Northside Baptist Church. Special music was presented
by Mrs. Jimmie Johnson, Rev. Robert Carter and a Men's Chorus
from the Antioch Baptist Church, Robeson Association. Featured
Speakers were Rev. Jimmie Johnson, pastor at Tabor City and Rev.
John Haas, pastor of East Lumberton Baptist Church. The con-
ference was well attended.

There is a great need for spiritual awakening in our world. It
needs to start with the individual Christian, and extend to the church
and to the denomination. We must search our hearts and seek to
find His will as we endeavor to be obedient to His commands.

Having studied plans and methods for years may we now urge
you to put into practice the things which we have learned.

Respectfully submitted,
Vance Tyson

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE REPORT

The Southern Baptist Convention has made tremendous growth
to become the largest Protestant Denomination. It has been a struggle
for the writers of Southern Baptist literature to keep up with the
changing momentum and clientele. New approaches are being made that
deserve our prayerful consideration.

A word of commendation needs to be made for Home Life - It
is one of the better Christian publications in America.

The Biblical Recorder is without question the best state paper in
the Southern Baptist Convention. Let us look at some of the important
issues that the Recorder will be reporting during the next year of
which your people need to be aware.

Churches are making decisions on the Life and Work Curriculum,
especially whether to use the Life and Work Sunday School lessons
or the Uniform Lessons. For a period of at least six months, the
Recorder will run both lessons as a service to our churches.

In our state, changing conditions are raising serious questions about
the fate of almost every institution we support. In the near future
Baptists will have to decide our future course in higher education
and in our Social Service institutions, especially in view of increased
government participation in these areas. The Recorder will present the
issues and possible choices open to us.

In the Southern Baptist Convention, there is talk of a name change.
The work of our Baptist colleges is being studied as never before. A
great Crusade of the Americas is in the planning stages. All of us
need to know about these developments.

In addition to issues within our own denomination, new and dis-
turbing clouds are on the horizon elsewhere. Talk of a New Morality,
the socalled Death of God Movement, and the drastic changes in
young people's attitudes toward the church are being widely dis-
cussed. Christians need to be informed on these trends.

A drive is taking shape in North Carolina for liquor-by-the-drink.
The 1967 General Assembly will consider such proposals and Baptists
need a dependable source of information so they can act when neces-
sary. The Recorder will give on-the-spot coverage.

Instead of merely receiving this as a report, please take definite
action to see that the RECORDER soon goes to every family in your
church membership. All of us know that the RECORDER is just as
important as other literature which our churches distribute, if not
more so. No other publication can take the place of the BIBLICAL
RECORDER.

In these inflationary times, it is refreshing to have something
that is not out of reach financially. Under the Church Budget Plan,
the RECORDER is available for $2 a year - - the same price it was
more than 100 years ago. Your church will be a stronger church
with every family receiving our state paper each week. Don't delay
this important decision, especially in view of the issues facing North
Carolina Baptists in the coming year.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas C. Womble

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1965-1966

Name of Church Minutes Missions Misc.

Abbottsburg 15.00 60.00 16.00

Beard's Chapel 0.00 0.00 0.00

Bethel _.. 33.75 200.00 0.00

Bladenboro, First 50.00 550.50 0.00

Bladenboro, West 0.00 125.00 0.00

Briar Branch .... 2.50 0.00 0.00

Butters 12.50 50.00 0.00

Calvary 3.00 0.00 0.00

Center Roads 24.30 50.00 0.00

Clarkton .... 15.00 600.00 0.00

Council 8.10 100.00 0.00

Cypress Creek 15.00 100.00 0.00

Dublin 16.20 125.00 0.00

Elizabethtown 6.25 360.00 0.00

Galeed 15.00 50.00 0.00

Grace 8.10 0.00 0.00

Hickory Grove 0.00 0.00 0.00

Lagoon 4.00 25.00 0.00

Lisbon 6.75 85.00 0.00

Love Grove 0.00 0.00 0.00

Nat Moore 6.00 0.00 0.00

New Center 0.00 8.00 0.00

North Side 6.75 102.00 0.00

Richardson 5.40 10.00 0.00

Riverside 6.70 0.00 00.0

Sandy Grove 15.00 225.14 0.00

Shady Grove 20.00 272.00 0.00

Suggs Grove 15.00 50.00 0.00

Tar Heel . 8.10 25.00 0.00

White's Creek 14.85 20.00 0.00

White Lake 0.00 125.00 0.00

White Oak 16.20 75.00 0.00

Zion Hill 5.00 100.00 0.00

Baptist State Convention 860.00

Missionary Supply 30.00

Bible School Clinic 5.02

Brotherhood 15.65

Total

90.00
0.00
233.75
600.50
125.00
2.50
62.50
3.00
74.30
615.00
108.10
115.00
141.00
366.25
65.00
8.10
0.00
29.00
91.75
0.00
6.00
8.00
108.75
15.40
6.70
240.14
292.00
65.00
33.10
34.85
125.00
91.20
105.00
860.00
30.00
5.02
15.65

TOTALS $354.45 $4,352.64 $65.67 $4,772.76

Bank Balance October, 1965 $ 336.86

Total Receipts 4,772.76

Grand Total $5,109.62

DISBURSEMENTS;

Postages and Office Supplies $ 495.56

Office Equipment 327.71

Office Rent 108.00

Minutes 463.50

Missionary's Travel 291.62

Missionary's Salary 2,380.12

Relief and Annuity 149.08

Assembly and Convention 72.00

Annual Meeting Programs ... 151.83

Telephone . 152.54

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Brotherhood 82.33

Associational Sunday School 20.92

Training Union 46.40

Vacation Bible School 15.27

W. M. U. 3.09

Miscellaneous 81.20

Evangelism 60.00

Clerk Salary 100.00

Total Disbursements 5,001.17

Grand Total Disbursements $5,001.17

Bank Balance October 7, 1966 $ 10»8.45

Respectfully Submitted
Harry Prince
Treasurer

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1966-1967

ANTICIPATED DISBURSEMENTS:

Supplies:

Postage and Office Supplies $ 500.00

Minutes 450.00

Office Equipment 400.00

Office Rent 216.00

Missionary:

Salary 1,950.00

Travel 390.00

Assembly and Convention Expenses 100.00

Organization:

*Associational Sunday School 50.00

^Vacation Bible School 50.00

:;:Associational Training Union 50.00

^Brotherhood and R. A. 100.00

*Music 50.00

' Evangelism 75.00

*W. M. U. 50.00

Other:

Clerk, Salary 100.00

Annual Meeting Program 75.00

Utilities 300.00

Miscellaneous 100.00

Special Missions Projects 200.00

$ 5,206.00

*Any unusued allotment under Organizations may be transferred
to another Organization, upon agreement of the Superintendents.

We recommend that each church order the number of minutes
desired and include payment of $1.35 per copy for the number

ordered.

Anticipated Income:

Churches $4,306.00

State Convention 900.00

Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Prince, Chairman
Rev. Gaston Hester
Rev. Mack Roberts

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT

Our Baptist Hospital and Medical School are a center of healing for
body, mind and spirit, a center of training of medical personnel and
Christian workers, and a center of scientific research for the advance-
ment of medical care.

Without a vast amount of medical research, there would be no heart
surgery today by which lives are saved in our Baptist Hospital almost
every week; and the same would be true of almost every new method
of treating us when we are sick. Without schools for the training of
doctors, nurses, technicians and others, there soon would be no skilled
persons in our hospitals or in our communities to care for us when
illness comes. Without a staff of highly trained and experienced
specialists and a vast amount of expensive specialized equipment, our
Baptist Hospital could not offer the highly skilled medical care which
is available to us when serious illness strikes and a fine medical
center is needed. Another very important fact is that the skilled medical
care of our Hospital is made available to people who need it and
cannot pay for it. These important services are the work of our
Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

The kind of medical care provided by our Hospital is very ex-
pensive, and the Hospital has no choice but to ask full payment of
all who can pay. The Hospital has been spending in free care for
our people far more than it receives from our Mother's Day Offerings,
the Cooperative Program, and all welfare agencies combined. This has
caused the Hospital to run into debt the past two years and the same
has been happening this year. Of course, the Hospital simply can-
not continue to operate this way. Medicare is not going to change
the situation greatly. Our people need to understand this and to
recognize that we are going to provide much greater support if the
Hospital is to continue to provide free service in the same measure
for those who cannot pay for it.

While some of our churches support the Hospital well indeed,
most of them could do far more than they have been doing. We
want to bring this to your attention, asking you to go back to your
church and give this information to your people and help to lead
them to give serious consideration to the Hospital's vital ministry
and its urgent need.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Theron Pait

ANNUITY BOARD
of the Southern Baptist Convention
1966 Association Report

The Southern Baptist Protection Plan

For the first time in two years, all ministers who are not enrolled
in the Southern Baptist Protection Plan are being informed about
its benefits. A direct mail campaign has been conducted to give ample
information to prospective ministers in each state convention.

The Southern Baptist Protection Plan provides benefits for age,
disability and widow. Cost for the protection is based on the minister's
salary, and is 10 per cent of any amount up to $4,000 a year. The
minister's church is encouraged to pay the total cost. In some cases
the minister and church share the cost. The maximum amount a
church can pay in the basic plan is $400 a year if its minister is
under 60 years of age.
The Health Benefit Plan

Enrollment has reached 10,054 in the Health Benefit Plan. During

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the past year, promotional emphasis has been placed on this plan.

The Health Plan is an all-inclusive program of hospital, surgical
and major medical benefits. Enrollment is open on a semi-annual
basis. The next enrollment will be open early in the fall with the
deadline on Nevember 30, 1966.
Benefits Paid

In 1965, almost $4 million was paid in age retirement, disability
or widow benefits to annuitants through the Annuity Board's pro-
tection program. The annuitants' checks vary in amounts, depending
on the length of time each was a member and the amount of dues
he paid.

Since the beginning of the Annuity Board in 1918, almost $51
million has been paid out in benefits which annuitants have termed
"manna from heaven."
Members In Annuity Board Plans

Today more than 16,660 churches are providing protection through the
Protection Program for their ministers. Approximately 10,764 of these
churches are paying the 10 per cent dues.

There are 135 of the 176 educational institutions, hospitals, children's
homes, homes for the aged and other Convention agencies who have
protection programs with the Annuity Board. There are more than
28,000 members in the retirement plans of the Annuity Board.

There are seven states with 70 per cent or more of the churches
in the Program. At present, North Carolina has 48 per cent of the
churches in the Protection Program for ministers.

Rev. Guy Cain promotes the Protection Program in North Carolina.
He is jointly employed by the Annuity Board and North Carolina
Baptist Convention. For information about any of the plans in the
Protection Program contact Rev. Guy Cain, 301 Hillsboro Street,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, or write the Annuity Board, SBC, 511
North Akard Building, Dallas, Texas 75201.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom

BROTHERHOOD REPORT

The first brotherhood meeting of the year was held at the West
Bladenboro Baptist Church for the purpose of presenting the brother-
hood program to new leaders of the different churches. Rev. Phillip
King presented the R. A. Program, Rev. Edwin Bullock presented
the brotherhood program, and Rev. Alton Coble showed a filmstrip
on the challenge to the Brotherhood program. Five churches were
represented with 52 officers and R.A.'s present.

The second meeting held at the First Baptist Church of Bladen-
boro in January consisted of two nights of special training for the
associational brotherhood officers. Leaders for these conferences were
supplied by the State Brotherhood Department. Nine churches were
represented with an average attendance of 21 each night.

The third meeting, a men and boy's night, was held at Dublin
September 2 for the purpose of bringing our men and boys together
for a period of recreation and worship. The program consisted of a
Softball game, a wiener roast, a film on "A Family Decision". Also
Rev. Nash Odom lead us in a very challenging object lesson message.
Nine churches were represented with opproximately 100 men and
boys present.

The brotherhood's foremost purpose is to emphasize and undergird
the total mission program of the church. You may already be aware
of the several changes in the brotherhood program which we think
will be a new challenge to the men and boys of the association. This
challenge can be met by encouraging our men and boys to become

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envolved in the mission study and mission action of the brotherhood.

To appreciate all of those who have given help in the brotherhood

program of this association during the past year.

Respectfully submitted,

Ernest L, Davis. Brotherhood Pres.

Bladen Baptist Association.

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

The Sunday School in Bladen Baptist Association Churches showed
a decline in enrollment and average attendance during the 1965-66
associational year. Each church in the association is urged to stop
this erosion of the most important educational organization in the
Baptist Church.

During the 1965-66 associational year, four activities were related
to the work of the Sunday School. A workshop on the new Life
and Work Curriculum was attended by the Associational Sunday
School Superintendent and seven other pastors from the association
in December 1965, the Sunday School Department the association
sponsored a two day study — seminar of the January Bible Study
book, the Book of John. Seven pastors from throughout the county
participated in the seminar. Mrs. Ruth Prince ably directed the
Annual Vacation Bible School Clinic. In September 1966 the annual
"Action Night" program was observed, with several pastors and
laymen in attendance.

Respectfully submitted,
Jerry M. Wallace

TRAINING UNION

The Training Union seeks to enroll church members and their
children for learning. It trains church members to work together
within the fellowship of a church and to be effective church members
wherever they go. Its primary concern is training church members
to perform the functions of their church.

Training Union is the second largest educational organization in
our churches. Therefore its task is great. This great task may be
broken down into the following objectives.

1. Interpret systematic theology, Christian ethics, Christian history,
and church policy and organization.

2. Give orientation to new church members.

3. Train church members to perform the function of their church.

4. Discover, recruit, and give general training to potential leaders
of the church.

5. Provide and interpret information regarding the work of the
church and the denomination.

Bladen Association is vitally interested in this great task of Train-
ing Union. Therefore, your training leaders have sought to give aid
to the existing training unions of our association and to promote the
organization of new Training Unions within our association. Through
Leader Clinics, "M" Night, and Associational Briefing meetings, we
have sought to meet the needs of our Training Union work this
year.

My personal appreciation is expressed to all those who have given
of their time and energy in order to help me this year. Special
recognition is given to Rev. Alton Coble and Mrs. Ruth Prince for
their concern and great work.

Respectfully submitted,

Leroy Trevathan

SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION

REPORT OF HISTORIAN

The Bladen Baptist Association is observing its seventy-fifth an-
niversary with this session. These have been glorious years in the
life of our churches. Much has been accomplished and much remains
yet to be done.

With this report there have been eight brief church histories
recorded in our associational minutes, since we began to compile
and incorporate the histories in our minutes. This year Abbottsburg
and Lisbon Churches are selected and brief histories included with
this report.

It is appropriate that Lisbon Church be included in this seventy-
fifth anniversary as it grew out of, or merged with the Mount
Pleasant Church at which the first session of the Bladen Baptist
Association was held in 1892.

It is important that we preserve and perpetuate the records of
the accomplishments of the Churches in our Association. May I urge
the Church Clerks to make available to the Historian your minutes
and assist in preparing a history of your church. I would also urge
those Churches that have not had their minutes microfilmed by the
Director of the Baptist Historical Collection at Wake Forest College,
to do so, in order that a permanent record will be available should
the originals be destroyed or misplaced.

Included thus far in our Associational Minutes have been short
histories of the following Churches: White Lake, Hickory Grove, White
Oak, Suggs Grove, Richardson and Butters. These have not been in
chronological order as was planned, but have been prepared as in-
formation was made available.

It has been my privilege and pleasure to have been historian for
the Association for the past four years. I want to assure our new
Historian, Mr. Nash Odom of my desire to cooperate and help him
in every way possible. It is my sincere wish that the true history
of the Bladen Baptist may be recorded for future generations. The
past has been glorious. God grant that much more will be accomplished
in the years ahead.

Respectfully submitted,

Wanda S. Campbell

Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, Historian

LISBON BAPTIST CHURCH

According to the oldest minute book in the possession of the Lisbon
Baptist Church there was a church called Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
organized on October 12, 1870: however the Cape Fear Association
of which some of the churches in Bladen County were a part shows
that as early as 1835 there was a Mount Pleasant Church in Bladen
County with a membership of 56. William J. Finlay was the Minister
at that time.

The associational minutes in 1873 described the state of Religion
at Mount Pleasant, "In Peace" and in 1874, "We are in peace; have
had a glorious revival."

Rev. J. D. Elwell was the Moderator in 1870 and J. M. Register,
Clerk.

In 1889 there were 67 scholars in the Sabbath School of which
J. M. Davis was Superintendent.

Eler W. S. Melvin was called as Pastor in 1889 and Rev. J. M.
Register in 1*390. During this time two other Ministers were also
members of this Church, Rev. D. J. Clark and J. B. Downing.

In February 1891 Sisters S. E. Davis, Rebecca Register and Margaret

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Clark were appointed to draft suitable resolutions of respect to Sisters
Emily Kemp and Annie M. Watson, deceased.

The Town Creek and Myrtle Branch Churches requested help of
this Church to buy a horse for their pastor in August of 1891. During
the latter part of this same year the church raised funds to buy an
organ. S. H. Hilburn was elected Clerk and Treasurer and Sunday
School Superintendent.

In May 1892 a vote was taken to ascertain the feeling of the Church
in regard to organizing a Bladen County Association and the result was
nine for and seven against. In August 1892, the minutes state. "The
Business of the Bladen County Association Convention as called by
The Central Union to meet September 15 with Brown's Creek Church
was taken up and Brethern J. M. Register. H. B. Register. S. H. Hilburn,
were appointed delegates and S. B. Thompson. J. B. Melvin and J. P.
Vause, alternates. An invitation was extended to the newly organized
association to meet with this Church in case it should be decided
to organize." In September 1892 the church asked the Cape Fear
Association for a letter of dismission to organize a new association.
Thus was the Bladen Baptist Association organized.

Other pastors who have served this Church were R. M. Hilburn
in 1892; Wm. Brunt, 1892-93; C. E. Beard. 1893: E. W. Wooten, 1894;
Wm. Brunt. 1895; Rufus Hilburn. 1896; J. H. Hildreth, 1897; W. S.
Ballard. 1898-99: Wm Brisson. 1900; A. H. Porter; John E. King and
D. J. Clark, 1900-1901; O. P. Meeks, 1906; A. H. Porter, 1907.

There are a number of years for which no minutes were available.
In January 1923 a committee composed of S. W. Phillips and J. I.
Dodd was appointed to see the Church at the Cross Roads and +o
invite them to join with us at Lisbon.

There is no available information as to when Mount Pleasant and
Lisbon merged and became united for the work of the Kingdom of
God. The witness of this church has been outstanding.

Some of the pastors of the church since 1924 have been W. O.
Biggs, W. D. Pridgen, A. D. Woodle, M. K. Beasley. R. A. Britt,
Jennis McLamb, Alton A. Coble. Mr. Coble also served as Associational
Missionary for the Bladen Baptist Association.

HISTORY OF ABBOTTSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH

In the year 1*869. a small vacant dwelling house, located beside
the railroad track, near the center of the little village of Abbottsburg,
North Carolina, had become the meeting place of a group of Christians,
for the purpose of conducting a Sabbath School for themselves, their
children and unsaved friends.

It was Sunday, January 6, 1870. that this courageous little group
met, not for Sabbath School, but to them it was a much more important
occasion. The Reverend Haynes Lennon had accepted their invitation
to meet with them, and serve as moderator in the organization of the
First Baptist Church of Abbottsburg. Reverend Lennon also delivered
the message for the day using for his scripture reading the sixth
chapter of Jeremiah.

Received into the church that day were 28 men and 15 women.
Some of them were coming from other churches by letter, whii2
others came requesting membership by Baptism.

Male members, including one negro were: Nedham Robinson (colored),
Jonathan Cashwell, C. D. Russ, C. T. Cashwell, B. G. Thompson. James
H. Cashwell. John C. Cashwell, Thomas L. Cashwell, Dougald Mc Turner,
William Thompson. James Cashwell. J. K. Baldwin, M. F. Carroll,
John W. Thompson. Gus Gause, G. W. Gurganious, Theo Faircloth.
Nevil Cashwell. Andrew Thompson, O. J. Rivenbark, Jordan Revils,
James Cashwell, Jr., Benjamin Faircloth, Thomas Kingon, Joseph

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Thompson, Charley Thompson, H. B. Rivenbark, D. C. Faircloth.

Female members were: Harriet Cashwell, Charlotte Cashwell, Ann
Russ, Mary Thompson, Amelia Cashwell, Sarah Russ, Effie Edwards,
Dorcas Turner, Lyda Carroll, Harriet Thompson, Ruth Cain, Mary
C. Wilson, Sarah J. Edwards, Susan Baldwin, Mary Ward.

The sincerity of these people is expressed in the fact that their
first matter of business was to appoint a committee to secure aid
to provide a real church house in which to worship God. A favorable
report was brought in by the committee. General Abbott, the founder
of the village, promised to give $1,000.00 if the church would raise
the same amount. Reverend Haynes Lennon served as pastor that first
year and it was under his leadership that the first communion service
was observed in the new church in October, 1870.

Reverend C. T. Connely stepped in on a well laid foundation in
January 1871 and continued the work begun by Reverend Lennon.

In October 1871, the church granted license to preach to Brother
Nedham Robinson, the colored charter member, who became the first
ordained pastor to go from the newly organized church.

One of the most outstanding achievements of this Church has
been the ordaining of men to preach the gospel. On November 25,
1875, Brother J. W. Gurganious was ordained and became the second
pastor to go from this church. Brothers Nevil Cashwell and James
Cashwell were ordained under the pastorates of Reverend E. W.
Wooten and W. R. Johnson. In August 1885 W. A. Westmoreland was
ordained into the ministry.

During the pastorate of Reverend C. L. Powell he answered the
call to go as a missionary to Africa and this church helped support
him in his mission work.

The church continued to grow in numbers and in their zeal for
the Lord's work. Twenty years after the first little church was built
it was outgrown and plans were under way for a new and larger
building. Brother J. S. Cain gave the land which was received by
the church upon which to erect the new building. It served the con-
gregation until the years 1927 and 1928, when the Church bought
the old school building and remodeled it.

The old schoolhouse-church, as it has been lovingly called was
the place of worship for the next 26 years until the new House of
Worship which is now in use was completed.

Pastors who have served this church faithfully through the years,
have been: Haynes Lennon (1870), C. T. Connely (1871), W. S. McDaniel
(1872), E. D. Johnson (1873-1874), D. J. Ray (1875), Haynes Lennon
(1876), E. W. Wooten (1877-1880), E. G. Edwards (1881-1883), J. W.
Gurgainous (1884-1835), D. J. Clark (1886), C. L. Powell (1886-1887),
James W. Register (1887-1891). There are no minutes available for
the next twenty years, but some of the remembered pastors were
M. V. Mercer, D. C. Britt, R. L, Byrd, W. L. Brisson, I. P. Hedgpeth,
Roland Hedgpeth, J. M. Fleming and W. D. Pridgen.

It was during the ministry of Reverend W D. Pridgen that the
church ordained another minister, Garland Singletary.

Also serving as ministers of this Church have been A. D. Woodell,
J. S. Johnson, Charlie Hester, H. B. Bennett, J. A. Campbell, George
Langley and the present Pastor, Earl Lanier.

Since the organization of this church, it has ordained six men and
sent them out to proclaim the message of Christ, as well as a mis-
sionary to Africa. It has grown out of a tiny meeting place by the
rail road track to its present, spacious new building. May it continue
to grow in wisdom and in number and in favor with man and God.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSSOCIATION

REPORT ON THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

1966-This year the American Bible Society is one hundred and
fifty years old- but the Book that is our purpose for existence is
ageless. Its message is as relevant today as it was in 1816. The
Society is convinced that the Bible will continue to speak with power
and truth in the unfolding space age.

Since its founding, the American Bible Society has carried on a
dynamic program of translation, production, distribution and encour-
agement of the use of the Holy Scriptures.

The American Bible Society sponsors many programs in depth, such
as the "study of the place and use of the Bible" in the churches;
Worldwide Bible Reading; Universal Bible Sunday; Reading of the
Easter and Christmas Stories; Bible Book Clubs and others; through
the press, radio, television and printed literature.

The Society's work is made possible solely by voluntary gifts from
churches and individuals. The single purpose of the American Bible
Society is to help in the sowing and sharing of God's Word through-
out the world.

Pastors, church workers and laymen can render an important
service by leading their churches to make a gift to the American Bible
Society - sent either through your regular denominational channel
or directly to the Society.
Your help is needed now.

Respectfully submitted,
James C. Ray

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOMES FOR THE AGING
1966 ASSOCIATIONAL REPORT

Reflection on the past year of life in our four Baptist Homes for
the Aging is a reminder once again of the goodness of the Lord to us.
We are constantly aware of the bountiful way in which He has bless-
ed us, and this has been particularly true since our last report to the
good people in our Baptist Associations.

During this time we have ministered to 172 deserving older
men and women. All of these have been blessed by the love gifts of
North Carolina Baptists, through the Special Day offering, received
on the third Sunday of February each year, and through our share
in the Cooperative Program. The large majority, at least 85%, have
benefited directly from these gifts and have actually been sustained
at the point of their financial need.

The Special Day offering for 1966 is at an all time high and looks
as if it might be $100,000.00 for the first time. This is very good, and
we are profoundly grateful. We must not forget, however, that, even
though there has been a 5% increase in the offering from last year,
costs have advanced by 7%.

We are in the midst of miracles, and the past year has been one
in which we have witnessed unusual blessings from the Lord. There
have been fewer deaths than previously, and the critically ill, in many
instances, have been brought back to a measure of reasonably good
health. Nursing care has been of the highest quality, and you would
rejoice to know how far your concern and your gifts go in minister-
ing to the needs of the residents, particularly at the point of tender
loving care in illness.

Perhaps the outstanding paradox in all of our Homes is that the
first resident to receive a Medicare card, during this first year of
the operation of Medicare, is our oldest resident, who never takes any
medication at all and who does not need to see a doctor, or go to the

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hospital. She is Aunt Fannie Drumwright, who celebrated her 105th
birthday in July.

It is anticipated that construction will begin on our fifth Home at
Yanceyville during the coming year, and when it is completed, we will
be able to minister in all of our Homes to 200 older men and women
and relieve, in measure, the terrific pressure of a long waiting list of
170 people.

This ministry of love, in Christ's name, is dependent upon the
concern, the love, the prayers, and the increased financial support of
North Carolina Baptists. We are, therefore, going to count heavily
on you and believe that you will not disappoint the aging people
who are looking to you urgently for help.

Respectfully submitted,

Leola G. McDaniel

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION REPORT
to the

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
October, 1966

The 1965-66 year, which was the 78th of Woman's Missionary Union.
SBC, has emphasized, along with all denominational organizations the
theme, "Proclamation." World concern of WMU is found in the
study, prayer, and stewardship phases of the WMU program, and is
expressed locally through Community Missions.

Our sincere appreciation goes to the churches who were host to
us during the past year.

Our first meeting was the Leadership Conference held at the West
Bladenboro church, with 190 registered attendants.

An associational wide Foreign Mission Study of "WHICH WAY IN
BRAZIL" was taught by Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Allen, retired missionaries
to Brazil. Exact attendance is unknown, however there were approxi-
mately 300 at the First Church, Bladenboro. This was planned by Mrs.
Roy Lennon, Associational Mission Study Director.

An Associational wide Prayer Retreat was held at the Clarkton
Church, Mrs. Alton Coble, Prayer Director presiding. Rev. E. C. Wat-
son, with the State Sunday School Department was guest speaker who
spoke on "Prayer and the Spirit."

A Basic WMU Leadership Course was offered to ladies in the
Bladen Association. Teachers were our own Associational leaders.
Fifty ladies received cards of accreditation upon completion of the
seven and one half hour course. Clarkton Church was host to this
meeting on April 18-19.

A GA Rally was held in connection with GA Focus Week under the
direction of Mrs. R. L. Summerlin and Mrs. R. J. Hair. Miss Mary
Hester Powell, missionary to Nigeria was guest missionary. The Eliza-
bethtown church was host to the Rally.

Regular quarterly YWA Council meetings have been held under
the leadership of Mrs. Geneva Hester and Mrs. Lee Gooden. Clarkton
and Dublin First have served as host churches, with the next one to
visit the Shady Grove church. Miss Sara Ann Hobbs, State YWA Di-
rector has visited and spoken to our YWA Council.

Bladen youth attended "Youth Camp" at Southwood College, Sa-
lemburg, N. C. Sixty one registered to attend. One conversion was
reported. Other youths attended our State Camps at Caswell and
Fruitland.

"Proclaim His Name" was the theme of the Annual WMU meeting
held at the Dublin First Church. Missionary guest speaker was the
Rev. Troy Bennett, missionary to East Pakistan. Guest State WMU
leader was Mrs. G. Carl Lewis, 2nd. Vice President. One hundred and

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

fifty four registered.

This year shows an increase in organizations and membership.
There are yet five churches in our association with no missionary or-
ganization.

We hope that this historical record we will record this year may
be a heritage to be cherished and built upon in the future.

We joyfully anticipate 1966-67, as we labor together with God.
Our emphasis will be, "A Church Educating". As we review the past
it reminds us of Psalms 126:3, attributing any accomplishments to God,
"The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Eugene B. Gaskins, Pres.
WMU, Bladen Association

ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS

It gives me great pleasure to present this first report to you. Since
being involved in this work only five months, the report will be
on some plans for the coming year in addition to the work that has
been done. May I express my deep gratitude for the opportunity
of serving as Acting Missionary until a permanent person can be se-
cured. It is a joy to serve in this capacity. May this joy be projected
to you, the people of Bladen Association, in my service to you.

During my five monhts of service, the records indicate that ap-
proximately 3,360 miles have been driven; 111 individual conferences
and 25 group or committee meetings have been recorded; approximate-
ly 980 newsletters or bulletins, 306 letters, and 64 cards have been
typed, printed and mailed. During these months, conferences with in-
dividuals and groups, speaking engagements and visits, have brought
me in personal contact with about 18 churches within the Association.

Meetings within the Association that have been attended: W.M.LT.
Leadership Conference, Regional Stewardship Seminar, Evangelistic
Conference, and Action Night; participated in: Y.W.A. Council Meeting,
Five Year Spiritual Growth Clinic, Officers and Committee Chairmen
Dinner Meeting and Stewardship Promotion Workshop; 8 Hospital visits
have been made, and 1 visit to the Rest Home; held services in 3
churches, and reports have been made to the Executive Committee
Meetings and State Baptist Convention. There have been 46 office visits
from the pastors of the Association. Worked closely with the Program
Planning Committee, contacted the representatives and had programs
printed for the 75th Annual Session; worked with the Nominating Com-
mittee in enlisting officers and committee chairmen for the Association;
worked with 3 churches in securing pastors and submitted articles to
the Bladen Journal and Southeastern Times for many of the above
events.

Trips made and meetings attended outside the Association: Train-
ing Union Regional Meeting, Tabor City; Associational Missionaries Con-
ference, Fruitland; Home Mission Week, Ridgecrest; State Briefing
Meeting for Associational Officers, High Point; Associational Officers,
Training Meeting, Lumberton; and participated in 3 services in Bruns-
wick Association.

We are happy to report that the Associational Council and the As-
sociational Sunday School, Training Union, and Brotherhood Depart-
ments are being organized in order to have a greater out-reach in the
work of our Association. The need in Bladen Association is great for
a full-time Association Missions Program. There seems to be an in-
creased concern for the total Associational Program on the part of
our churches. We believe this is already being evidenced by a greater

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financial response and will be even more so in the months ahead. Con-
tinue to pray for us as we work towards a fulltime Associational Mis-
sions Program, that even more will be accomplished for Him in the
days ahead.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST COLLEGES

As of now, approximately 600 young men and " women who expect
to give their lives to one of the Christian vocations are enrolled in
the North Carolina Baptist colleges. These include: pastors, chaplains,
directors of religious education, directors of church music, home
missionaries, foreign missionaries, institutional workers, denomina-
tional workers, teachers, and many others.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DAY

We are grateful that more churches each year are participating in
the observance of Christian Education Day, which is always on Father's
Day, in June. There are two objectives in observing Christian Educa-
tion Day: to afford each church an opportunity for the congregation
to become better acquainted with the contribution of our Baptist col-
leges to the denomination; to provide an opportunity to make an of-
fering over and above the regular Cooperative Program giving. This
offering now amounts to more than $100,000 and could very easily
go to $200,000 with the cooperation of our Baptist churches. We urge
every church to observe Christian Education Day in 1967.

PRESIDENTS RETIRING

Dr. Hoyt Blackwell, Mars Hill College, and Dr. Carlyle Campbell,
Meredith College, retired at the close of the school year, 1966. Dr.
Leslie Campbell, Campbell College, has announced his retirement as
of June, 1967. Too much could not be said for the contribution which
these men have made to the cause of Christian higher education. They
have been appropriately honored by their institutions, the Baptist
State Convention, the Council on Christian Education, and the Biblical
Recorder.

TWO NEW PRESIDENTS ELECTED

Two fine Christian men, both of whom have served as deacons in Baptist
churches, have been elected to head Mars Hill and Meredith Colleges.
Both of these men possess the highest Christian and educational
qualifications. Dr. Fred Bentley, formerly dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences, University of Louisville, is the new president at
Mars Hill College, and Dr. Bruce Heilman, formerly vice president
of Peabody College, is the new president of Meredith College.

A special committee is at work at Campbell College to recommend
Dr. Leslie Campbell's successor.

The Council on Christian Education, at the July meeting on the
campus of Chowan College, voted unanimously to engage in a special
study on the Christian vocational worker.

Concern is being felt throughout the Convention because of the
general decline in the number of young people choosing a Christian
vocation. Two of the main emphases of this study will be: (1) The
most effective way that the Baptist colleges, the State Convention,
and the local churches can join hands in enlisting more young people

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSSOCIATION

for the Christian ministry. (2) How more financial assistance can be
made available to these students.

COUNCIL PUBLICATIONS

Since the Associations met the last time, "A Manual for College
Trustees" was published in both hardback and paperback. The demand
for the manual has exceeded expectations. It has not only been pur-
chased by most of the Baptist colleges in the Southern Baptist Con-
vention, but other denominational colleges and some private and
state-supported institutions have requested copies. The second edition
of the manual is expected to be printed sometime the first of the year.

The Council self study. "A Statement of the Aims and Objectives
of Christian Higher Education," has been published and distributed
to pastors and other Baptist leaders in North Carolina. More than
600 copies of this booklet have been sent, upon request, to schools
and denominational leaders outside of the state.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Wilbert Davis

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

. Association met at Shady Grove Bajmst ^nurc^ BapUst Ch h to disCuss the organization

W2 delegate!0 from 'the "chufches of Bladen County met at Mt Pleasant Baptist
church L^on and^oSanized the Bladen County Baptist Association. In the Historical
0 Table this meeting is deiign^tedJhe_Krst^Anm^^

V Session
Year

CHURCH

Moderator

Clerk

Preacher

1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932

42 I 1933

43 1934

44 I 1935

Melvin

William Brunt

R. M. Hilburn

W. W. Woodhouse

W. S.
W. S
W. S
W. S

w. s
w. s

Mt. Pleasant I William Brunt

Cypress Creek _ William Brunt

Galeed William Brunt

White Oak "- i William Brunt

Hickory Grove ...J William Brunt

Clarkton | W. S

White Oak

Frenches Creek

Mt. Pleasant — —

Garland

Galeed

White Oak

Shady Grove

White Lake

Hickory Grove .

White Oak

Abbottsburg .

White Lake

Mt. Zion

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Bladenboro

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Elizabethtown __

White Oak

Center Road . ..

Elizabethtown _.

Hickory Grove

White Oak

| Galeed

Love's Grove . ..

j Clarkton

I White Oak

White's Creek .

I Bladenboro

| Clarkton

| Elizabethtown .
Hickory Grove

Bethel

Abbottsburg —
White Oak

W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse

A. Layton

E. Powell

N. Watson

O. Biggs

N. Watson

1936 IXar-iL^i-

Sandy Grove

Center Road

White Lake _

Bethel _

Zion Hill

White's Creek ....

Galeed _

Clarkton

Hickory Grove ....

Bladenboro

Cypress Creek ....
Shady Grove ...
Elizabethtown .....

Lisbon

Center Roads ......

Love Grove

Clarkton

Dublin First

Sandy Grove

Shady Grove

Zion Hill
Bladenboro First
Hickory Grove
Lisbon

Cenj££..Roads

rublin First .....
Shady Grove ....
67 1958 | Whites Creek

1 Bethel ~

Elizabethtown j
CiarKton

63 I 1954

64 | 1955

W. O. Biggs ....
R. J. Hester ....
W. D. Pridgen
W. D. Pridgen
W. D. Pridgen
W. O. Biggs ....
W. O. Biggs _.
R. J. Hall
R. J
R. J

_1959

1980
1961

1962
1963

1964

74 | 1965

75 | 1966

Cypress Creek
White Oak
Galeed
Butters

Dublin

Riverside

Northside

White Lake
Suggs Grove
Sandy Grove

Bethel ..

Shady Grove
Zion Hill ...
Clarkton

Hall

Hall -

Hall

W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse

C. D. Brisson

Leon D. Smith ......

Leon D. Smith —

Leon D. Smith

J. H. McCrimmon
Joe A. Campbell ..

Thomas A. Wolfe

E. R. Boyd

Oren Honeycutt

Sidney Britt

Jerry Wallace

.jerry

Wallace

Eugene Gaskins

Eugene Gaskins
Eugene Gaskins

Ed Nye .
Ed Nye .

F.
F.
F.
F.
F.
F.

F. S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt .....
S. Averitt .....
S. Averitt .....
S. Averitt
S. Averitt
S. Averitt __.
S. Averitt .....

S. Averitt

S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt ...
F. S. Averitt ....
F. S. Averitt ....
F. S. Averitt ....
F. S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt .....
F. S. Averitt ..
F. S. Averitt
F. S. Averitt ....
D. B. Johnson .

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis ......

Seth Lewis .... ~

Seth Lewis —
Seth Lewis
Seth Lewis .... -

a. A. Britt .......

R. A. Britt

R. A. Britt
Leon D. Smith

John A.

H. B. Register W. S. Melvin

H. B. Register A. J. Broadax

R. L. Byrd
William Brisson
William Brunt
C. E. Beard
I. P. Hedgepeth
E. J. Edwards
W. S. Ballard
H. C. Dillard
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
A. H. Porter
J. S. Farmer

H. B. Humphrey
P. T. Britt
Livingston Johnson
P. O. Meeks
A. L. Betts

I. P. Hedgepeth
J. M. Fleming
J. M. Hester
Livingston Johnson
R. L. Byrd
J. D. Howell
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
R. E. Powell
E. O. Johnson
R. E. Powell
S. N. Watson
W. D. Pridgen
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
S. N. Watson
L. E. Dutton
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
W. A. Coleman
J. M. Page
R. J. Hall
C. R. Hinton
E A. Paul
J. C. Hough
Joel Johnson
J. M. Page
W. O. Biggs
C. B. Home
M. O. Alexander

E. H. Canady
R. F. Marshburn
S. R. Goodman

B. H. Laughridge

C. S. Smith
A. D. Frazier

A. P. Stevens
C. P. Burchett

B. W. Howell
John A. Moore
J. B. Dosher

F. W. Naylor
M. M. Turner

Moore | John H. McCrimmon

R. M. Walton
Mark Owens
Joel S. Johnson
Dean L. Minton
T. H. Lambert
Jennis McLamb
Vance Tyson
Earl Hales
J. C. Shaw
John H. McCrimmon
Joel S. Johnson
Thomas Wolfe ... E. R. Boyd

Thomas Wolfe
Edd Nve ... ----- Thomas Wolfe

S. W. Jolly
Edd Nve ... Jerry Wallace

Gaston Hester
Walter Bryan ... ... R. E. Carter

A. P. Stephens
Walter Bryan ... Jennis McLamb

Vance Tyson
Walter Bryan Joe Dempsey

L. W. McKeithan
Thomas Womble
Gaston Hester
Garland Bordeaux
J. P. Roval

John A. Moore

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel
Thomas Carroll —
Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll

Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
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USE YOUR MINUTES

1. Your Minutes record the proceedings of the
Annual Session of the Association.

2. Your minutes are the accepted authority on
the statistics of the work of the churches as
printed in the statistical tables.

3. Your minutes give the names and addresses
of all the Associational Officers.

4. Your minutes list the names and addresses
of the principal officers of each cooperating
church.

5. Your minutes contain the latest reports of the
work of the boards, agencies and institutions
that are supported financially by our churches.

6. Your minutes give the place and date of the
next session of the Association.

—CLERK

The McCulloch Press, Inc., Elizabethtown, N. C.

Bladen >
Baptist

Association

NORTH CAROLINA

Seventy-Sixth Annual Session

1967

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION

OCTOBER 11, 1967 AT
BLADENBORO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 12, 1967
WHITE'S CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

NEXT ANNUAL SESSION TO BE HELD
OCTOBER 16, 1968
ELIZABETHTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 17, 1968
TAR HEEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Table Of Contents

Associational Officers 3

Executive C?mmittee Members 3

Chairman of Deacons — — v — 4-5

Ministers 5

Pianist or Organist 5-6

Messengers to the Annual Session 6

General Officers of Bladen Association 7

Woman's Missionary Union Officers 8

Committee on Resolutions 9

Constitution 9

By-Laws 11

In Memoriam 12

Woman's Missionary Union Report 12

Report on Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina 14

Christian Higher Education Report 14

Report on Evangelism 15

Training Union Report 15

Christian Literature Report 16

Stewardship Development 17

Financial Statement 1966-1967 (Churches) 18

Proposed Budget 1967-1968 18

Financial Statement 1967-1968 (Association) 19

Endowment and Capital Giving Promotion 19

Baptist Hospital Report 21

Annuity Board Report 21

History of Bethel Baptist Church 23

History of Shady Grove Baptist Church 25

Department of Interracial Cooperation 27

Churches of the Bladen Baptist Association 28-29

Baptisms and Missions 1966-1967 30

Report on Baptist Homes for the Aging 30

Sunday School Report . 31

Associational Missions 32

Report of Historian 33

Report on the American Bible Society 34

Missions Committee Report 35

Cooperative Program 35

Christian Life Commission Report 36

Brotherhood Report 36

Foundation Report for 1967 37

Music Report 37

Proceedings Seventy-sixth Annual Session 38

Calendar of Activities— 1968 42

Historical Table 44-45

Statistical Tables— A to J 46-55

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS
OFFICE NAME CHURCH

Moderator — Rev. S. W. Jolly, Council, N. C. Council

Vice-moderator — Rev. Thomas Womble,

Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro First

Clerk — Mrs. Othella Heflin, Rt. 2, Bladenboro Shady Grove

Treasurer — Mr. Edd Nye, Elizabethtown, N. C. Elizabethtown

Historian — Rev. Nash A. Odom, Dublin, N. C. Dublin First

Chm. of Evangelism — Rev. Eugene Gaskins,

Route, Bladenboro, N. C. Sandy Grove-Shady Grove

Stewardship Chm. — Mr. Porter Cain, White Oak, N. C. White Oak
Constitution Chm. — Rev. Jerry Wallace

Elizabethtown, N. C. Elizabethtown

Seminary Extension — Rev. J. P. Royal, Clarkton, N. C. Clarkton

Christian Life Chm. Rev. Garland Bordeaux,

Route 2, Elizabethtown White Lake-Whites Creek

Audio Visual Aids — Mrs. Theo Grubbs, White Oak White Oak

Ordination Chm. — Rev. Eddie Reynolds,

R-2, Bladenboro, N. C. Center Roads

Mission Committee, Chm. — Rev. Thomas C. Womble,

Bladenboro, First Bladenboro

Sunday School Supt. — Mr. Raymond Nunnery,

R-l, Elizabethtown, N. C. Elizabethtown

Training Union Dr. — Rev. Clyde Coates,

White Oak, N. C. White Oak-Zion Hill

Brotherhood Dr. — Mr. Robert Hickman, Bladenboro, N. C. Dublin First
Music Director — Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Dublin, N. C. .... Dublin First
W. M. U. Supt. — Mrs. Eugene Gaskins,

Route, Bladenboro, N. C. Sandy Grove

SUPERINTENDENT OF MISSIONS

Mrs. Harry Prince, Courthouse Drive, Elizabethtown, N. C. and Clarkton,
N. C.

OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mr. Claude Skipper, Box 126, Abbottsburg, N. C. Abbottsburg

Mr. Walter Bryan, Route 1, Tar Heel, N. C. Bethel

Mr. Eddie Walters, Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro First

Rev. Delbert Muse, Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro West

Mr. John Cannady, Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro West

Mr. Julius Thompson, Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro West

Rev. H. D. Harris, R-l, Box 204, Clarkton, N. C. Lisbon-Abbottsburg

Rev. C. J. Ellis, R-2, Elizabethtown, N. C. Beards Chapel

Rev. James C. Ray, Dublin, N. C. Bethel-Tar Heel

Rev. L. L. Barnes, R-2, Elizabethtown, N. C. Briar Branch

Rev. Richard Edwards, Bladenboro, N. C. Sandy Grove-Butters

Rev. Frank Williams, Elizabethtown, N. C. Calvary

Mr. W. B. Warner, Route 1, Clarkton, N. C. Calvary

Mr. Ernest Singletary, Rt. 1, Box 141, Elizabethtown, N. C. Center Roads

Mr. Hubert Bryan, Clarkton, N. C. Clarkton

Mr. Hobson McCulloch, Route 1, Council, N. C. Council

Rev. Alton Williams, Jacksonville, N. C. Cypress Creek

Mr. Jettie Butler, Dublin, N. C. Dublin First

Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Route 1, Box 44, Tar Heel, N. C. Dublin First

4 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, Elizabethtown, N. C. ____ Elizabethtown

Mr. H. C. Edwards, Bladenboro, N. C. Galeed

Rev. Leroy Trevathan, Route 2, Bladenboro, N. C. Galeed-Hickory Grove

Rev. Orborn Gibson, Clarkton, N. C. Grace-Love Grove

Mr. Luther M. Davis, R-2, Bladenboro, N. C. Hickory Grove

Rev. Harry Brisson, Tar Heel, N. C. Tar Heel-Lagoon

Mr. E. M. Ward, Route 1, Box 242, Elizabethtown, N. C. Lisbon

Mr. Walter Martin, Sr., Box 33, Tar Heel, N. C. Love Grove

Rev. Lawrence Smith, Currie, N. C. Nat Moore

Rev. Vance H. Tyson, Bladenboro, N. C. Northside

Mr. Thomas Brisson, Route 1, Bladenboro, N. C. Northside

Rev. E. P. Lockamy, Bladenboro, N. C. Richardson

Mr. Roland Davis, Route 1, Bladenboro, N. C. Richardson

Rev. James L. Smith, Box No. 38, Garland, N. C. Riverside

Mr. George Thomas, Route 1, Tomahawk, N. C. Riverside

Mr. T. E. Guyton, Bladenboro, N. C. Sandy Grove

Mr. Douglas Thompson, Route 1, Clarkton, N. C. Shady Grove

Rev. Mack Roberts, Route 5, Fayetteville, N. C. Suggs Grove

Mr. John R. Wengert, Tar Heel, N. C. .... Tar Heel

Mr. Wilbur Smith, R-2, Elizabethtown, N. C. White Lake

Mrs. Gretta Whitfield, White Oak, N. C. White Oak

Mr. B. H. Priest, Box 367, Clarkton, N. C. Whites Creek

Rev. A. R. Britt, Bladenboro, N. C. Zion Hill

Theron Pait, Bladenboro, N. C. .... Zion Hill

CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS

Abbottsburg P. G. Bullard

Beards Chapel None Listed

Bethel None Listed

Bladenboro First Dewey H. Bridger, Jr.

Bladenboro West Darius Stephens

Briar Branch H. B. Smith

Butters Marion Hilburn

Calvary W. B. Warner

Center Roads M. C. Carroll

Clarkton H. H. Prince

Council Rodney Squires

Cypress Creek C. M. Davis

Dublin First R. L. Summerlin

Elizabethtown David K. Clark

Galeed Hal Kelly

Grace Emmette Atkinson

Hickory Grove None Listed

Lagoon None Listed

Lisbon Ernest Gause

Love Grove George Monroe

Nat Moore . S. T. Squires

New Center Lonnie Bass

Northside Thomas Brisson

Richardson Ike Singletary

Riverside George Thomas

Sandy Grove Harvey Edwards

Shady Grove Leston Thompson

Suggs Grove Woodrow Harris

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Tar Heel Alden Singletary

Whites Creek Edsel Carter

White Lake Graden Melvin

White Oak Porter Cain

Zion Hill Sanford Cain

MINISTERS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCHES OF
BLADEN ASSOCIATION
Name Address Church

H. D. Harris (P) Route 1, Box 204, Clarkton, N. C. Lisbon

C. J. Ellis (P) Route 2, Elizabethtown, N. C. Beards Chapel

James C. Ray (P) Dublin, N. C. Bethel

Thomas C. Womble (P) Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro First

Delbert Muse, Bladenboro, N. C. (P) .... Bladenboro West

L. L. Barnes, Route 2, Elizabethtown, N. C. (P) Briar Branch

Richard Edwards (P) Bladenboro, N. C. Sandy Grove

B. Frank Williams, Jr. (P) Box 745, Elizabethtown, N. C. Calvary

Sidney D. Britt (OM) Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro First

E. P. Lockamy (P) Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro First

Eddie Reynolds (P) Route 2, Box 186, Bladenboro, N. C. Center Roads

J. P. Royal (P) Clarkton, N. C. Clarkton

S. W. Jolly (P) Council, N. C. Council

Alton Williams (P) Jacksonville, N. C. Cypress Creek

Stafford Davis (LM) Route 2, Garland, N. C. Cypress Creek

Nash A. Odom (P) Dublin, N. C. Dublin, N. C.

Jerry M. Wallace (P) Elizabethtown, N. C. Elizabethtown, N. C.

James Coates (OM) Elizabethtown, N. C. Elizabethtown, N. C.

Leroy Trevathan (P) Route 2, Bladenboro, N. C. Galeed

Orborn Gibson (P) Clarkton, N. C. Grace

Harry Brisson (P) Tar Heel, N. C. Tar Heel

James Walter Martin (LM) Tar Heel, N. C. Love Grove

Lawrence Smith (P) Currie, N. C. Nat Moore

Vance H. Tyson (P) Bladenboro, N. C. Northside

James L. Smith (P) Box No. 38, Garland, N. C. Riverside

Eugene B. Gaskins (P) Route 3, Bladenboro, N. C. Shady Grove

Willie Mack Roberts (P) Route 5, Fayetteville, N. C. Cumberland Union

Garland Bordeaux, Route 2, Bladenboro, N. C. (P) White Lake

Clyde W. Coates (P) White Oak, N. C. White Oak

Thomas Allen Bryan (LM) White Oak, N. C. White Oak

R. A. Britt (OM) Bladenboro, N. C. Zion Hill

Robert Carter (OM) Bladenboro, N. C. Bladenboro West

Gaston Hester (OM) Bladenboro, N. C. Butters

James M. Hester (OM) Long Beach, Cal. Calvary

Robert Hicklin (LM) Lowell Center Roads

PIANIST OR ORGANIST
Name Church

Mrs. Ruth Yarborough Abbottsburg

Mrs. Ruth Oliver Beards Chapel

Mrs. Murray Barnes Bethel

Mrs. H. L. Walter Bladenboro First

Miss Linda Cain Bladenboro West

Mrs. Annie McDuffie Briar Branch

Mrs. Mary Spence Butters

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Miss Pearl Harrelson Calvary

Mrs. Sherian Harrelson Center Roads

Mrs. Ben F. Little Clarkton

Mrs. Sharon Huffstetler Council

Mrs. Barbara Peterson Cypress Creek

Mrs. R. L, Summerlin Dublin First

Mrs. G. L. Todd Elizabethtown

Mrs. J. F. Freeman Galeed

Miss Patricia Hilburn Grace

Miss Althea Lewis .... Hickory Grove

Mrs. Louanna Marshall Lagoon

Miss Eliie Clark Lisbon

Mrs. George Monroe Love Grove

Lawrence Smith Nat Moore

Mrs. Mary Wade Walters New Center

Mrs. Evelyn Hester North Side

Mrs. Richard Sessoms Richardson

Mrs. Jeannette Oates Riverside

Mrs. Douglas Bryan Sandy Grove

Mrs. I. L. Thompson, Sr. Shady Grove

Mrs. Mark Dew Suggs Grove

Mr. Nash Singletary Tar Heel

Miss Gail Harrelson Whites Creek

Mrs. Mae Melvin White Lake

Mrs. Hilda Cain White Oak

Mrs. Kathleen Edwards Zion Hill

MESSENGERS TO THE ANNUAL SESSION

Abbottsburg: Rev. H. D. Harris, Mrs. Gaynell Harris, Mr. Bill Burney,
Mrs. Purdie Bullard and Mrs. Sallie McKeithan.

Beards Chapel: Dewey Smith, Ila Smith, Florence Long and Foddie
Smith.

Bethel: Mr. Jeff Carroll, Mrs. Jeff Carroll, Mrs. Maurice Brisson,

and Mr. B. E. Carroll.
Bladenboro First: Rev. Thomas C. Womble, Mrs. Thomas C. Womble,

Mr. Dewey H. Bridger, Jr., Mr. L. C. Bridger, Sr., and Mrs.

Roy Lennon.
Bladenboro West: Rev. Delbert Muse.

Briar Branch: Rev. L. L. Barnes, Mrs. L. L. Barnes, Mr. H. B. Smith,

and Mrs. H. B. Smith.
Butters: Mrs. Colon Willoughby, Mrs. Addie Butler and Mrs. Vivian

Storms.

Calvary: Mr. W. B. Warner, Mrs. W. B. Warner, Mrs. Edwin Williams

and Miss Pearl Harrelson.
Center Roads: Mrs. Eddie Reynolds, Mrs. M. J. Kinlaw, Mrs. Frank

Pait and Mrs. Sherian Harrelson.
Clarkton: Mr. N. B. Ellis, Mr. H. M. Rivenbark, Mr. Roy T. Williford,

Mrs. L. L. Warner and Mrs. J. P. Royal.
Council: Mrs. S. W. Jolly, Mrs. Raymond Caulk and Mrs. Annie McDuffie.
Cypress Creek: Frank Robinson, Keith Johnson and Alba Johnson.
Dublin First: Rev. Nash A. Odom, Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel and Mrs.

R. L. Summerlin.

Elizabethtown: D. A. Harris, E. G. Pridgen, Edd Nye, Rev. Jerry Wal-
lace, Mrs. S. C. Shaw, Mrs. E. G. Pridgen and Mrs. Carl Campbell.

Galeed: Mrs. J. F. Freeman, Mrs. L. B. Lennon and Rev. Leroy

Trevathan.
Grace: None.

Hickory Grove: Mr. G. B. Davis, Mr. Coy Hickman, Mrs. G. B. Davis

and Mrs. Coy Hickman.
Lagoon: Mrs. Louanna Marshall and Mrs. Bertha D. Smith.
Lisbon: Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Harris, Mrs. Annie Sasser, Mrs. Lillian

White and Mrs. Maye Barber.
Love Grove: James Walter Martin, Sr. and Tom Carnor.
Nat Moore: Mrs. Rachel Pridgen, Mrs. Ruther Bigford and Mrs. Thelma

Pridgen.

New Center: Joyce Carter, Mrs. Ann Marlow and Mr. Lonnie Bass.
North Side: Mrs. Willard Johnson, Mrs. Elmer Lennon, Mrs. Thomas

Brisson and Mrs. Gladys Thomas.
Richardson: Roland Davis, B. T. Williamson, Ike Singletary, and Mrs.

Robert Singletary.
Riverside: Rev. James L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Marshburn, Mrs.

Emmaline Morgan and Mrs. Bessie Evans.
Sandy Grove: Harvey Edwards, Franklin Edwards and Mrs. Harvey

Edwards.

Shady Grove: Douglas Thompson, Alfred Edwards and Mrs. Eugene
Gaskins.

Suggs Grove: Mrs. Craven Cain, Mr. M. B. Dew, Mr. Marcus Dew

and Mr. J. P. Simmons.
Tar Heel: Mrs. Larson Taylor, Mrs. Roger Singletary and Mr. Harry

Brisson.

Whites Creek: Alton Bridgers, Martha Bridgers and N. A. Gooden.
White Lake: Mr. Arnold Melvin, Mr. Gaddie Smith and Mr. Graden
Melvin.

White Oak: Mrs. Hallie McClure, Mrs. Margaret McLaurin and Mr.
Porter Cain.

Zion Hill: Mrs. Theron Pait, Mr. and Mrs. Wililam Butler and Mr.
Sanford Cain.

GENERAL OFFICERS OF BLADEN ASSOCIATION

Moderator — Rev. S, W. Jolly Council, N. C.

Vice Moderator — Rev. Thomas C. Womble Bladenboro, N. C.

Clerk — Mrs. Othella Heflin Route 1, Clarkton, N. C.

Treasurer — Mr. Edd Nye Box 8, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Historian — Rev. Nash A. Odom Dublin, N. C.

Chairman of Evangelism — Rev. Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro, N. C.

Stewardship Chairman — Mr. Porter G. Cain White Oak, N. C.

Constitution Chairman — Rev. Jerry Wallace Elizabethtown, N. C.

Seminary Extension — Rev. J. P. Royal Clarkton, N. C.

Christian Life Chairman — Rev. Garland Bordeaux, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown

Audio Visual Aids — Mrs. Theo Grubbs White Oak, N. C.

Ordination Chairman — Rev. Eddie Reynolds .. Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C.
Associational Missionary — Mrs. Harry Prince, Courthouse Drive, E-town
Children's Home Rep., Mrs. Frink Freeman, Rt. 1, Bladenboro, N. C.
Homes for Aging Rep., Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Rt. 1, Box 44, Tar Heel
Baptist Hospital Rep., Mrs. Theron Pait, Rt. 1, Bladenboro, N. C.
We do not have an assistant pastor or minister of education in the
county.

8 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION OFFICERS

President Mrs. Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro, N. C.

Vice President Mrs. Thomas Womble, Bladenboro, N. C.

Sec. & Treas. Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Jr., Rt. 1, Tar Heel, N. C.

Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Sybil Biconish, White Oak, N. C.

YWA Director Mrs. Ada M. Hayes, Rt. 1, Clarkton, N. C.

Assoc. Director Mrs. Virginia Gause, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown, N. C.

GA Director Mrs. Levy Bridger, Bladenboro, N. C.

Assoc. Director Mrs. H. D. Harris, Rt. 1, Council, N. C.

Sunbeam Director Mrs. S. F. Taylor, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Asscc. Director Mrs. Milton Fisher, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Dr. of Prayer Mrs. Frink Freeman, Rt. 1, Bladenboro, N. C.

Dr. of Mission Study Mrs. Howard Watts, Rt. 2, Clarkton, N. C.

Community Mission Chr. Mrs. Levy Cain, Jr., Bladenboro, N. C.

Stewardship Chr Mrs. Porter Cain, White Oak, N. C.

Obituary Chairman ____ Mrs. Cora L. King, Rt. 1, Clarkton, N. C.

Nominating Comm. Chr. Mrs. Julian Guyton, Rt. 1, Clarkton, N. C.

SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS

Superintendent Mr. Raymond Nunnery, Rt. 1, Box 190, E-town

Supt. of Training Rev. James L. Smith, Box 35, Garland, N. C.

Supt. of Enlargement _-. Mr. Irvin Hester, Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C.

Secretary Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Rt. 1, Box 44, Tar Heel, N. C.

TRAINING UNION OFFICERS

Director Rev. Clyde W. Coates, White Oak, N. C.

Assoc. Director Mr. Joe Smith, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Secretary Miss Alma Joyce Bryan, White Oak, N. C.

Song Leader Mrs. R. L, Summerlin, Dublin, N. C.

Pianist Mrs. Kathleen Edwards, Bladenboro, N. C.

Adult Leader Rev. J. P. Royal, Clarkton, N. C.

Young People's Leader Rev. H. D. Harris, Rt. 1, Council, N. C.

Intermediate Leader Mrs. H. D. Harris, Rt. 1, Council, N. C.

Junior Leader Mrs. Thomas Womble, Bladenboro, N. C.

Primary Leader Mrs. S. W. Jolly, Council, N. C.

Beginner Leader Mrs. Evelyn Bryan, White Oak, N. C.

Nursery Leader Mrs. Garland Bordeaux, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.

BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD

Director Mr. Robert Hickman, Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C.

Assoc. Director Mr. Richard Bennett, Bladenboro, N. C.

Secretary Rev. Garland Bordeaux, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Baptist Men's Leader Mr. Charles Herring, Bladenboro, N. C.

Baptist Young Men's Leader Rev. Mack Roberts, Rt. 5, Fayetteville

R. A. Leader Mr. Ken Kornegay, Elizabethtown, N. C.

STANDING NOMINATING COMMITTEES

Rev. Garland Bordeaux, Chairman, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.

CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

As of October 1, 1966 there were enrolled in the North Carolina
Baptist Colleges 11,347 students. This represents approximately the
same number enrolled last year. Limited facilities, both in housing
and institutions has made it necessary to turn away many qualified
students. Campbell has 2,267, Chowan 1,234, Gardner-Webb 1,262,
Mars Hill 1,371, Meredith 930, Wake Forest 3,022 and Wingate 1,561.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 9

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session,
October 12, 1967, expresses its thanks to the host churches: Bladen-
boro First and Whites Creek for their generous hospitality. Be it
further resolved that sincere appreciation be extended to the pro-
gram committee for such a fine program at each session.

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session,
October 12, 1967, expresses its thanks to our moderator for capable
leadership and fine work.

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session,
October 12, 1967, expresses to Dr. W. Perry Crouch by telegram
while in session today its appreciation for his faithfulness and
dedication in service to our Convention. Be it further resolved
that our Association expresses its continuing love and prayers for
him and his family.

Be it resolved that the Bladen Baptist Association in session,
October 12, 1967, expresses deep concern that a movement is under-
way in Bladen County to legalize the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Be it further resolved that our Association will oppose with all
means possible its use, distribution and sale. Let us as an association
resolve that in our local churches we will begin an educational
process to show that drinking has no place within the Christian
Family irregardless of Federal Government Studies released this
morning.

Resolution Committee
H. D. Harris
Leroy Trevathan
Thomas C. Womble

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1— NAME AND OBJECT
Section 1. This body shall be known as the Bladen Baptist
Association.

Section 2. The object of this Association shall be to extend the
privileges of the Gospel; to emphasize the responsibility of its
membership in relation to Missions, Benevolences, Education, and in
iooperation with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and
the Southern Baptist Convention, to increase the intelligence and
spiritual power of the people, and to promote harmony and fellowship
among the churches.

ARTICLE 2— MEMBERSHIP

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ii im mi i n— — im»i m i M1n —i num..

and receive its pledge to cooperate with this Association. Upon a
favorable report of this committee at the next annual session, the
church shall be received by a majority vote. In the meanwhile the
church will be considered under the watchcare of the Association.
ARTICLE 3— ANNUAL CHURCH REPORTS

Section 1. Each church should send to the Clerk, seven days be-
fore the annual meeting of the Association, a letter, the blanks to be
furnished by the Clerk of the Association, carefully filled out as per
blank suggestions, reporting the full work of the church for the
year ending with the last Sunday in September.

Section 2. Any church failing to report for two consecutive years
shall be investigated by the officers of the Association and effort be
made to reclaim.

ARTICLE 4— OFFICERS

Section 1. The officers of the Association shall be Moderator,
Vice-Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Associational Sunday School Superin-
tendent, Associational Training Union Director, President of the
Associational Brotherhood, Associational Superintendent of Woman's
Missionary Union, Associational Director of Music, and Historian.

Section 4. The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of,
or at the discretion of the Moderator.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds
of the Association subject to its order and make written reports of
same to each Association meeting.

a: Program Committee, whose duty it shall be to plan the
program of the annual meetings of the Association, and to

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select those who shall write the customary reports concerning
the work of the agencies and institutions of our denomination.
The Vice-Moderator shall be chairman.

b: Missions Committee, whose duty it shall be to supervise
the Association's Missionary, on behalf of the Association and
its Executive Committee. The Missions Committee is re-
sponsible for all action or inaction of the Missionary. The
Moderator shall appoint the Chairman of the Missions Commit-
tee and shall be ex-officio member of the Committee,
c: Finance Committee, whose duty it shall be to plan the
financial program of the Association, and shall make an
annual financial statement, and shall recommend a financial
program for the following associational year. The Treasurer
shall be chairman.
Section 2. At least sixty days before the annual meeting of the
Association the Executive Committee shall appoint a Nominating
Committee, whose duty it shall be to nominate Associational Officers
and Committees, except those definitely arranged for in other sections
of this Constitution, for the following year; subject to the approval
and election of the Association.

Section 3. At the meeting of the Association the Moderator shall
appoint the following committees to report to the session at its
convenience:

1. Committee on place and preacher.

2. Committee on resolutions.

3. Auditing committee.

4. Committee on petitionary letters (if needed).

Section 4. Other temporary committees that may be created by
the Association shall be appointed by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 6 — AMENDMENTS

Section 1. This Constitution may be changed or amended at any
regular session of the Association by the vote of two-thirds of the
members present, provided notice of the change be read to the
Association the first day of the annual meeting and voted on the
second day.

BY-LAWS

1. The Association shall meet annually on Wednesday and
Thursday after the second Sunday in October, and shall hold such
quarterly inspirational meetings as it may decide.

2. All sessions of the Association shall be opened with a
devotional service and closed with a prayer.

3. Messengers from 10 of the affiliated churches shall constitute
a quorum.

4. The order of business shall be made at the beginning of each
session, and shall be changed only by a vote of the body.

5. A copy of the minutes shall be sent to each corresponding
secretary of the Department of State Mission Board, secretary of
survey and statistics of the Baptist Sunday School Board.

7. The By-laws may be changed at any annual session by a
majority vote of the members present.

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IN MEMORIAM

ABBOTTSBURG: Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Mrs. Dolly Thompson.
BEARDS CHAPEL: Mrs. Effie Barnes.

BETHEL: Mrs. Oscar Munce, Mrs. Edd Allen and Mr. S. D.
Roberts.

BLADENBORO FIRST: Mrs. J. G. Freeman, Mr. D. V. Callihan,
Mrs. D. V. Callihan, Mr. Otto Thompson, Mr. W. W. Hester,
Mr. Arthur Thompson, Mr. J. W. Black, Mrs. J. W. Black
and Mr. James B. McGougan.
BLADENBORO WEST: None.
BRIAR BRANCH: Mrs. Kate McLemore.

BUTTERS: Mr. Ross Edwards, Mr. Hoke Parnell and Mrs. Rosa

Parnell.
CALVARY: None.

CENTER ROADS: Mr. S. G. Taylor, Miss Maggie Carroll and

Mrs. Naomi Pait.
CLARKTON: Mrs. Fannie Stubbs and Mr. Perry Holmes.
COUNCIL: Mr. Floyd Blake, Mrs. Lillian Blackburn.
CYPRESS CREEK: None.

DUBLIN: Mrs. Velma B. Hester, Mr. J. Clate Taylor and Mrs.
Sadie T. Wilkes.

ELIZ ABETHTO WN : Mr. David Bostic, Mr. Orban Harrelson, Mrs.
John Huggins, Mr. Omer Kelly, Mr. Earl Ray, Mrs. Rosa
S. Smith and Mrs. McRee Webster.
GALEED: Mrs. Kate D. Kelly, Miss Callie B. Ward, Mr. Fairley

Cashwell, Mr. Arthur Sykes.
GRACE: Mrs. Bessie Atkinson and Mr. Wallace Canupp.
HICKORY GROVE: Mrs. Comfort Sessoms, Miss Sarah Rising

and Mr. Sam Hayes.
LAGOON: None
LISBON: Markus Freeman.
LOVE GROVE: None.

NAT MOORE: Mr. William Squires and Mrs. Ellen Bigford.
NORTHSIDE: Mr. Thurman Pait, Mr. Roy Fores.
RICHARDSON: Rev. J. W. Meares, pastor, Mr. Harvey Sessoms.
RIVERSIDE: Miss Merry Elizabeth Williams.
SANDY GROVE: Mrs. Sudie Kinlaw.

SHADY GROVE: Mrs. Missouri Thompson and Mr. Wesley Santee.
SUGGS GROVE: Mrs. Lula Smith.
TAR HEEL: None.

WHITES CREEK: Mrs. Eva Beard and Mrs. W. P. Quick.
WHITE LAKE: Mr. Adolph H. Smith, Mr. Thad Smith, Jr., Mrs.

Eunice A. Melvin, Mrs. Sarah A. Parker.
WHITE OAK: Mr. N. W. Sessoms.
ZION HILL: None.

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

Under the theme "A Church Fulfilling Its Mission Through Edu-
cation," was the function emphasized for 1966-67.

The Associational Council led a Leadership Conference on October
27, 1966 at the Center Roads Church. Group conferences were avail-

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able to all local leaders of WMU to teach them how to best carry
out their task. Miss Ruth Martin, Professor of Bible at Pembroke
State College was guest speaker on the subject, "Go . . . Teach."

Sunday afternoon, February 26th, a Prayer Retreat was held in
the Dublin Baptist Church, directed by Mrs. Nash Odom, Prayer
Director. Guest speaker was Mrs. Forest Young from the Robeson
Association.

In November, the foreign mission book, "Beneath the Himalayas"
was taught associational-wide in the Bladenboro First Church by Mrs.
Ruth Prince.

In March, associational-wide mission study on the "Great Lakes
Area" of Home Missions was taught to the G.A.'s and Sunbeams.
Miss Ruth Martin from Pembroke State College taught the G. A.
group and the Sunbeams were directed by Mrs. S. F. Taylor. The
Elizabethtown Church and the Dublin First were hosts to these studies.

On April 22 the Basic WMU Leadership Courses were taught at
the Elizabethtown Church. The courses were taught by associational
leaders except the YWA and Sunbeam. Miss Linda Warren, State
YWA Director and Miss Bernice Popham, State Sunbeam Director
led their respective courses. All in attendance at this six hour course
received Cards of Accreditation upon completion.

April 6, 1967 the Annual Meeting was held at the Abbottsburg
Church with the Shady Grove Church as co-hostess. Mr. Edwin
Bullock, State Brotherhood Secretary and the Rev. Ernest Glass,
missionary to Singapore were guest speakers. Program theme was,
"The Church Education."

Quarterly YWA Council meetings were held under the direction
of Mrs. G. W. Hester and Mrs. Lee Gooden.

June 26-30 was the Bladen-Eastern Association Youth Camp date,
held at Southwood College, Salemburg. It was highly successful, with
faculty members from both associations serving. The weeks theme
was "Living for Jesus."

A delightful Sunbeam Day Camp was enjoyed by the 8 year olds
held at the Lock No. 2 near Elizabethtown. The program consisted
of Mission Study, Arts, and Crafts, Recreation, and a Nature Hike.
Mrs. S. F. Taylor and Mrs. Milton Fisher directed the camp. All
leaders and children enjoyed a picnic lunch at noon.

There are now only three churches in our association with no
missionary organization in them. We are striving for 100%.

Your associational WMU Council has been glad to serve Bladen
Baptists under the leadership of our Lord. We look forward toward
1967-68 and commit ourselves to "Fulfilling Our Mission - Through
Ministry."

Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Eugene Gaskins, President

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP FOR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

The Baptist Colleges in North Carolina and elsewhere in the Southern
Baptist Convention train vast majority of the churches vocational
workers. Currently, there is the same concern in our colleges that
is being expressed throughout our Convention about the decline in
the number of young people answering the call to full-time Christian
service. The Christian Colleges, throught the council are currently
seeking ways and means of cooperating more fully with local churches
in an effort to reverse this trend.

BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME OF NORTH CAROLINA

Helping children and young people to grow and develop toward
Christian maturity is one of the greatest privileges in life. No
task is more important than helping a child to grow into healthy,
well-adjusted, responsible citizenship. At the Children's Homes we seek
to provide the proper atmosphere, encouragement and supervision
to assure the development of inborn, God given talents of our children.

This agency offers a variety of quality service to the children of
families who have not been able to continue a satisfactory pattern
of living together. A total of 33 cottages on five campuses provide
group care of different kinds. There are two residences for emotionally
disturbed children, convenient to a great medical center where
psychiatric services are available. This fall, for the first time, a
single cottage at Wallsburg is being opened for the rehabilitation
of boys.

In addition to group homes, the needs of many children are met
through the use of Foster Homes. A growing interest in this phase
of our work is encouraging. Many families are finding happiness and
opportunity for service in caring for foster children. Thus, many
boys and girls, who otherwise would not have this opportunity, are
privileged to grow up in Christian homes. Should you have an "extra
measure of love" to share in this way the Homes would like to know
of your interest.

Regional case work centers, staffed by trained social workers, are
located in six prominent areas of the State and add to the ability
of the Homes to offer counseling services to distressed families and
to those for whom family rehabilitation has been made.

In June of 1967 the first of the new family living cottages was
completed and is being used by brothers and sisters who can profit
by sharing the same home. This building was provided by Mr. and
Mrs. William M. York of Greensboro, and is named the York Cottage.
It is a model for the family living approach in group child care. A
similar cottage is already under construction at Mills Home and two
buildings of this type are now being built on Kennedy Home campus.

The Child Development Center on the Mills Home Campus was
established to serve the local community as a means of strengthening
family life and to provide a demonstration and informational program
which can offer assistance to churches in beginning any phase of
weekday care and education for preschool children and their families.
The staff is providing consultation services upon request to churches
interested in the program.

Members of the board of trustees and the staff of the Children's
Home are committed to the task of maintaining a Christian Program
of Child Care - a program that will merit the undivided support and
loyalty of our people and that will bring favor to our Lord. To that
end it is our purpose to meet, as effectively as possible, the challenges
of our day.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. J. F. Freeman
COUNCIL ON CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

The council on Christian Higher Education continues to serve
as a coordinating agency of the Baptist colleges and the Baptist
State Convention. Special material is available in the Council office

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 15

concerning all of our Baptist colleges, and is available to churches
and individuals upon request. This material may be obtained by
writing the Council on Higher Education, 301 Hillsboro Street, Raleigh,
North Carolina 27603.

The Council office also cooperates with local churches, pastors'
Conferences, and associational meetings in furnishing speakers on
Christian Higher Education. Visitors from local churches are always
welcome in the Council office.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Wilbert Davis

REPORT ON EVANGELISM

We are grateful to God for every person who has been brought
to confess Jesus Christ as Lord. We call upon our churches to give
themselves to the work that brought Christ from heaven to earth,
evangelism. Evangelism must be the heart of our churches' existence.
We must publicly proclaim the Gospel, that is the power of God unto
salvation, and personally win others to Christ.

The Associational Evangelistic Conference was held in the Sandy
Grove Church, August 28. The Program theme was "Evangelism In
My Church." The Rev. Charles Bullock spoke on the "Priority of
Evangelism," the Rev. William Lamb, on the Crusade of the Americas,
and was concluded by a message, "The Victorious Church" by the
Rev. George Wallace.

The pastors of the association shared in Prayer Breakfast held
in different churches in preparation for our seasons of evangelistic
efforts in local churches. Materials also were sent to all pastors for
guidance in witnessing by the laity.

Our churches face a tremendous evangelistic challenge in the
Crusade of the Americas in which there will be an intensified effort
to witness to every soul in the western hemisphere of North America,
South America and Central America. A year of preparation will
precede the 1969 Nationwide Crusade revivals. It is suggested we
have simultaneous revivals using March 16-30 as the date in the
Bladen Association. Adequate guidance material for cooperation with
and preparation for the Crusade of the Americas are provided in
the Evangelism Plan books, from Division of Evangelism, Raleigh,
North Carolina.

Respectfully submitted,
Eugene Gaskins, Chairman
Evangelism, Bladen Association

TRAINING UNION REPORT

The Associational Training Union Objective is to reach the churches
that have no Training Union Program and to assist them in providing
and maintaining training. Our churches in this association were divided
into six zones in an effort to reinforce and help the churches in the
area of training last year. A list of the churches in each zone are
as follows:

AREA A: Cypress Creek, Beards Chapel, Riverside, White Lake.
AREA B: Lagoon, Lisbon, Natmoore, Council.

AREA C: Suggs Grove, Briar Branch, White Oak, Tar Heel, Loves
Grove.

AREA D: Elizabethtown, Calvary, Whites Creek, Sandy Grove,

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Shady Grove, Clarkton.

AREA E: Bethel, Dublin, Center Roads, Hickory Grove, Bladenboro,
West, Nortside, Zion Hill.

AREA F: Butters, Richardson, Galeed, Bladenboro, First, Grace,
Abbottsburg, New Center.

Each of these Areas have an Area Director that is responsible
to the Associational Training Union Director for the churches in
his area. He is there to help promote Training Union work and to
assist them in providing and maintaining training.

We would like to express our thanks to all that helped make
our year a successful one. We are happy to report that we had 450
present on our "M" night last year. We also observed "Youth night"
in our Association with 128 present for this.

The Training Union Theme for this coming year will be "Every
Christian Trained to Minister." This also will be the theme for "M"
(Mobilization) night, Monday, December 11, 1967. Plans for this
program are being completed.

All plans and efforts of Training Union are directed toward the
goal of increasing the number of people prepared to perform church
responsibilities. As we seek to proclaim the good news of the gospel
of Jesus Christ.

Respectfully submitted,

Clyde W. Coates, Jr., Director

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE REPORT

The Southern Baptist Convention has made giant strides in pro-
viding literature that is usable and worthy. Our demonination is
making changes continually to keep pace with the demands of the
local church.

Home Life magazine should be provided for every Baptist family
within the churches. It is a wholesome well rounded magazine that
contains items of interest for every age.

Does your church have a definite plan for getting information on
the Baptist world wide mission effort to your church members?

Is there any definite plan to acquaint the membership with Baptist
doctrine and polity?

Do your members have any way to know what other churches
are doing and what is being done through cooperative efforts?

Is there any systematic plan for placing good Christian literature
in the homes?

Do your deacons and church officers have a regular source of
information as they help shape the policies of your church?

Is there a planned way to get accurate information and helpful sug-
gestions to your church leaders?

The simplest and most economical way to get all this information
into the home of your members is through the BIBLICAL RECORDER.
Under the Church Budget Plan, this can be done for only 4c a week.

Consider just one thing the RECORDER did this year: In reporting
accurately and courageously the doings of the General Assembly in
Raleigh, the RECORDER performed a significant service for Baptists,
as well as other denominations. A number of daily nuewspapers,
including the Charlotte Observer, credited the RECORDER with being
a major factor in the defeat of a liquor by the drink bill. But we
cannot sit back and relax. Supporters of liquor by the drink have

warned that they will be back to push their cause in the 1969
General Assembly. THE RECORDER will be there to keep you
posted and to urge you to act.

As another example of service to its readers, the RECORDER is
continuing to run both Sunday School lessons — the Uniform Lessons
and the Life and Work Curriculum Lessons. Outstanding writers have
been secured to do these lessons.

In addition to the weekly ministry in nearly 89,000 homes, the
RECORDER editor now writes a weekly religious newscast which
is heard on more than 75 stations throughout the state. The Radio-
Television Commission produces and distributes the program. This
is another opportunity to spread the good news of the gospel.

Nothing else can take the place of the BIBLICAL RECORDER in
Baptist life. If you doubt this, try it in your church.

Respectfully submitted,
Thomas C. Womble
STEWARDSHIP DEVELOPMENT

The Forward Program of Christian Stewardship, A Family Witness-
ing to its Faith — through Stewardship, the Growth in Christian Stew-
ardship and a Tithers Enrolment Week programs are now available
to churches in our association. The Forward Program and Family
Witnessing programs are for all churches. The Growth in Christian
Stewardship program has been designed especially for churches up to
three hundred in membership. The Tithers Enrolment Week program
is for our smallest churches. We urge every church in our associa-
tion to use one of these four programs in developing Christian stew-
ards and enlisting tither.

The associational stewardship program is an excellent guide in
leading the association to plan and promote its own budget, and at
the same time in leading the churches in the association to plan
and develop their stewardship emphases. We recommend that the
stewardship development program be used during this coming year
by our association in developing Christian stewards.

During 1968 Southern Baptists will be praying, planning, and work-
ing for more Baptist tithers. We propose that Bladen Association
set a tithers goal of 100 tithers to be enlisted during 1968.

"Give Light to the World . . . Tithe!" is to be our theme. More
Christian tithers will be our associational goal. Every Baptist a Tither
will be our continuing and constant objective.

MATERIALS FOR STUDY

There will be a study, dealing with nine major areas of concern
which will be published before the first of the year. These include:
Biblical basis for Christian Higher Education of Southern Baptist
faith and learning; academic scope of Christian Higher Education;
religious scope of Higher Education; the Christian College Teacher;
financing Christian Higher Education; College-Denominational Rela-
tionships; and Academic Freedom and Responsibility.

In order to share this material fully with the pastors and churches
in North Carolina, seven seminars will be conducted in the spring
of 1968, one on each college campus. Pastors and laymen are urged
now to attend one of these meetings. In addition to this, local churches
throughout the state will be urged to set aside a number of Sunday
evenings for a study of Christian Higher Education.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL

Name of Church

Abbottsburg $

Beard's Chapel

Bethel

Bladenboro, First

Bladenboro, West

Briar Branch

Butters

Calvary

Center Roads

Clarkton

Council

Cypress Creek

Dublin

Elizabethtown

Galeed

Grace

Hickory Grove

Lagoon

Lisbon

Love Grove

Natmoore

New Center

North Side

Richardson

Riverside

Sandy Grove

Shady Grove

Suggs Grove

Tar Heel

Whites Creek

White Lake

White Oak

Zion Hill

Baptist State Convention

Bible School Clinic

Training Union M-Night

Brotherhood

Miscellaneous

STATEMENT 1966-1967

Bank Balance October, 1966
Total Receipts

Grand Total

i nutes

Missions

Misc.

Total

33.75 $

0.00 $

33.75

0.00

33.75

200.00

0.00

233.75

50.00

624.00

0.00

674.00

4.05

0.00

4.05

2.50

10.00

0.00

12.50

50.00

0.00

62.50

0.00

67.50

200.00

0.00

267.50

27.00

600.00

0.00

627.00

8.10

100.00

0.00

108.10

15.00

100.00

0.00

115.00

30.00

200.00

0.00

230.00

6.25

360.00

0.00

366.25

15.00

75.00

0.00

90.00

0.00

25.00

0.00

25.00

16.20

153.00

0.00

169.20

4.00

25.00

0.00

29.00

15.00

85.00

0.00

100.00

0.00

6.00

0.00

6.00

8.00

0.00

8.00

6.75

104.00

0.00

110.75

6.75

0.00

6.75

4.05

100.00

0.00

104.05

0.00

328.05

0.00

328.05

0.00

300.00

0.00

300.00

13.50

200.00

0.00

213.50

9.45

25.00

0.00

34.45

13.50

50.00

0.00

63.50

13.50

125.00

0.00

138.50

16.20

100.00

0.00

116.20

4.05

100.00

0.00

104.05

1,092.00

38.62

65.35

7.00

8.06

442.35 $

5,331.05 $

119.03 $

5,892.43

108.45
$ 5,892.43

$ 6,000.88

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1966-1967

ANTICIPATED DISBURSEMENTS:
Supplies:

Postage and Office Supplies $ 500.00

Minutes 350.00

Office Equipment 400.00

Office Rent 216.00

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Missionary:

Salary 2,210.00

Travel 650.00

Assembly and Convention Expenses 100.00

Organization:

*Associational Sunday School 75.00

*Vacation Bible School 50.00

*Associational Training Union 50.00

*Brotherhood and R. A. 125.00

*Music 50.00

*Evangelism 50.00

*W. M. U. 50.00

Other:

Clerk Salary 100.00

Annual Meeting Program 75.00

^Utilities 350.00

Contingency Fund 100.00

Special Missions Projects 200.00

$ 5,701.00

*Any unused allotment under Organizations may be transferred to
another Organization, upon agreement of the Superintendents.

We recommend that each church order the number of minutes
desired and include payment of $1.35 per copy for the number ordered.
Anticipated Income:

Churches $4,513.00

State Convention 1,188.00

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Carl Campbell, Chairman

R. A. Britt

Douglas Thompson

Jerry Wallace

J. C. Ray

FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1966 1967

DISBURSEMENTS:
Postage and Office Supplies ..

Office Equipment

Office Rent

Telephone

Heating

Minutes

Annual Meeting Programs
Missionary's Salary and Travel

Assembly and Convention

Brotherhood

W. M. U.

Vacation Bible School

Training Union

Evangelism

Music

Miscellaneous

$ 258.12
476.41
216.00
152.10
16.87
463.50
51.30
2,340.00
20.00
127.64
50.00
25.10
35.00
30.00
9.00
13.08

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Clerk's Salary 100.00

Total Disbursements $ 4,384.12

Grand Total Disbursements $ 4,384.12

Bank Balance September 30, 1967 $ 1,616.76

Respectfully submitted,
Wanda S. Campbell, Treasurer

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Balance on hand January 1, 1967 $ 17.10

Receipts during year $ 96.50

Total Receipts $113.60

Disbursements:

Seminary Extension Department $ 63.50

Postage 1.30

Honoraria for Instructors 3'8.80

Total Disbursements $103.60

Balance on hand September 20, 1967 $ 10.00

Plans are being made for a session to be held in the winter and
spring of 1968.

J. P. Royal, Chairman

Garland Bordeaux, Sec'y-Treasurer

REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE

The auditing committee of Bladen Association met on Thursday,
October 5, 1967, and looked over the treasurer's books and records.
The report of the committee is that the books and records are in
fine shape and the treasurer is commended for a job well done.
All records were in order so far as they could ascertain.

Auditing Committee:

Nash A. Odom, Chairman

John Lee

Theron Pait

ENDOWMENT AND CAPITAL GIVING PROMOTION

Stewardship of possessions begins with the tithe, but a Christian
has not completed his stewardship until he has prepared, with the
help of legal counsel, a WILL that provides for the disposition of
his property after his death. A well-conceived and properly imple-
mented plan for the stewardship of estate will result in the Christ-
ian's being able to do more for his loved ones and more for the
Kingdom of God.

Therefore we recommend:

1. That every church in the association conduct a MAKE YOUR
WILL EMPHASIS in January or at a more appropriate time.

2. That every church establish a numerical goal of wills and trusts
to be prepared by the members.

3. That a year-round Biblical emphasis be made upon the steward-
ship of accumulated resources.

4. That pastors focus special attention on the work of their Baptist
foundation during the month of September.

Respectfully submitted,
Porter G. Cain

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT

In this day of rapid change in almost every area of our lives,
there are few places in which change has been more rapid than
in the field of medicine. In the last twenty-five years we have wit-
nessed in medical care a transformation as dramatic as in almost
any other area of life.

This peried parallels the period of development of our Baptist
Medical Center in Winston-Salem. This began in 1941, when our
Hospital and our Medical School were joined to form the first
and only such Baptist combination. Today it stands as one of the
very fine medical centers of our country, reflecting the vast pro-
gress which has come in the field of medical care. All indications
are that this progress will continue at an ever growing rate.

It is a day of increasing specialization, with men and women high-
ly trained and dedicated in their special fields of medicine. It is a
day of expanding research in medicine, as in industry, agriculture
and business.

Many of the fruits of this work seem almost like modern miracles.
There are new means of diagnosing our ills, such as the brain scan
and the use of sound waves. New drugs are being developed almost
daily for combatting disease, including antibiotics and new chemicals.
There are new techniques in treating our ills, as in heart surgery,
inhalation therapy, and replacing of organs of the body. There are
new instruments to perform these miracles, as the cobalt machine,
the heart-lung pump, the pacemaker for the heart, the laser beam
in surgery. There are new facilities for better care of the patient,
such as the intensive care unit and the progressive or minimal care
unit.

There has developed a new concept in medicine in recognizing
the patient as a person, including his emotional and spiritual
needs as well as his physical problems. Psychiatry has developed,
spiritual therapy is an important factor, and pastoral care is a
part of the total care of the sick.

Such important progress necessarily means greatly increased cost
in medical care. But the high cost is more than offset by service
which gives us better health, more relief from suffering and handi-
caps, and added years to life.

This is not the work of the institution alone - it is a cooperative
enterprise. It is a ministry in which we as churches and individual
Christians join hands with those who serve in our Medical Center.
If this service is made available to all our people who need it, we
of necessity have to provide much of the means, for there are many
who cannot pay for it. This is a wonderful opportunity when we
by simply giving our money can share in so important a service to
our brother in need - and even hear a "Well done," for "Inasmuch
as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye
have done it unto me."

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Theron Pait

ANNUITY BOARD 1967 REPORT

THE NEW SOUTHERN BAPTIST PROTECTION PROGRAM — Re-
sponse to the new program of family and retirement protection dur-
ing the first quarter of 1967 indicates enthusiastic acceptance by

ministers and denominational employees. During the first three months
of 1967, more than 1,000 persons joined some part of the three-
plan program as compared with only 685 during the first quarter
of 1966.

The new Program, called the Southern Baptist Protection Program,
provides additional benefits for disability, new benefits for children,
education of children and dependent parent. These extra benefits are
in Plan "A".

The new Protection Program incorporates the three plans into
one certificate, which formerly required separate certificates for
each plan. The three plans are: Southern Baptist Protection Plan,
which is now Plan "A"; Age Security Plan, now called Plan "B";
and Variable Benefit Plan, now Plan "C".

ANNUITANTS RECEIVE DIVIDEND CHECK — Because of action
taken by the trustees of the Annuity Board in February, each person
receiving a guaranteed benefit from the Board was a "dividend"
check. This year each check was for an amount equal to one-twelfth
of the person's annual benefit. These checks were made possible
because of excess interest earnings. Approval was given to mail
these dividend checks annually, providing the Board realizes an excess
in interest earnings.

BENEFITS PAID OUT — In 1966, more than $4,256,244 was paid
in age retirement, disability or widow benefits to persons who had
participated in the Protection Program. The checks vary in amounts,
depending on the length of service and the amount of dues paid
into the Program by the member.

10 PER CENT TOTAL SALARY ENCOURAGED — The cost of living
continues to climb. A retirement program based on $4,000 salary
is no longer adequate to meet the needs of a minister when he
retires. There seems to be no hope of leveling off of the inflationary
trends. Because of this, the new Protection Program was started so
churches could help their pastors increase their retirement protection.
Now a church may participate on the total salary of its pastor or
other employees. Ten per cent dues on total salary are recommended
as minimum.

MEMBERS IN ANNUITY BOARD PLANS — As of December 31,
1966, some 1,492 persons had joined Plan "A" of the Program. A
total of 18,328 churches were providing the Protection Program for
their ministers and staff members. Almost 12,600 of these churches
were paying both member and church dues.

There are 137 of the 176 agencies in the state conventions and
the Southern Baptist Convention which have Protection Programs
with the Board. A total of 8,121 persons are protected in the agency
programs.

Rev. Guy Cain promotes the Protection Program in North Carolina.
He is jointly employed by the Annuity Board and the North Carolina
Baptist Convention. For information about any of the plans in the
Protection Program contact Rev. Guy Cain, 301 Hillsboro Street,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, or write the Annuity Board, SBC,
511 North Akard Building, Dallas, Texas 75201.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom

A HISTORY OF BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Before the church was ever organized officially, worship services
were held under a bush arbor for several months. Reverend W. S.
Melvin was the minister. During the year 1880 it is probably that
these attending the services under the bush arbor had come out of
the old Hickory Grove Baptist Church which was only a few miles
away and had been founded in 1834.

According to records found in the Register of Deeds Office in
Bladen County Courthouse, Book 4, Page 585, an acre of land was
given to Bethel Baptist Church on May 5, 1883. This land for a
church was given to Bethel Church by Daniel J. Allen and his wife,
Mary M. Allen, and by James W. King and his wife, Margaret J.
King, to the trustees: Manning Bryan, N. Caihwell and Bruce M.
Roberts. The deed read that "This deed to be good so long as the
church at Bethel remains organized and no longer."

The first church conference was held October 10, 18*31, and the
minutes read as follows: "Conference held with the church at Bethel.
Conference was opened by reading the third chapter of Malachi.
Prayer was by Elder J. M. Register. Brother Deacon Allen was ap-
pointed with Elder J. M. Register as the Presbytery to organize said
church at Bethel. When, upon visiting Brethern were invited, Brethern
John Munce and G. G. King from Hickory Grove came forward and
were welcomed to seats. Motion that Brother N. Cashwell be elected
as church clerk. Motion that Elder J. M. Register be called to the
pastorial seat of the church for the ensuing year."

The first building was built in 1881 under the leadership of Rev-
erend R. L. Byrd. It was a single room building made of wood,
located on the road between Lumberton and Elizabethtown. It was
adequate for a while and then the church needed more room. In
1916 two Sunday School rooms were added to the one room building.

For several years around 1950 there had been discussion of build-
ing a new church building but the church as a body decided in the
Spring of 1951 to divide and build two churches. Approximately
100 members asked that their letter be granted for membership
in the First Baptist Church of Dublin. The letters of membership
were granted prior to the second Sunday in July 1951, when the
first services were held in that church.

In the summer of 1951, plans for a new brick building were made.
On October 8, 1951, a number of the members with the building
committee met at the present site of the church for the ground
breaking for the new building. An acre of land was purchased from
Mrs. Maggie Rich in August 1948. Construction began immediately
after the decision to build. On November 9, 1952, the second Sunday
in November, the first worship services were held in the new building
with Reverend Rufus Britt bringing the message.

In September of 1954 the church voted to build a Pastor's Home.
In March of 1955 approximately lVz acres of land adjoining the
church property was purchased from Mrs. Maggie Rich. In April
of 1955 the ground-breaking was held for the pastorium. Total cost of
the pastorium was over $15,000.

The church was first a member of the Cape Fear Association. She
was received into the Cape Fear Association in September 1882, and
continued there until the organization of Bladen Association in
1892. Bethel Church was also a member of the Central Union. She
became a member of this union on August 30, 1884. On November
7, 1892, delegates from the churches of Bladen County met at Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Church (now Lisbon) and organized the Bladen
County Baptist Association. Bethel Church was a charter member of
this association.

Two known ministers have come out of Bethel Church. Rev. Mack
Roberts was licensed on May 15, 1960, for the gospel ministry and
was ordained on September 2, 1962. Rev. Lindy Long was licensed
by Bethel Church and ordained on April 2, 1967.

The Sunday School was organized on Sunday, April 6, 1890, and
Mr. J. B. Taylor yas elected the first Sunday School Superintendent.
He was to appoint his own teachers and officers.

A Traning Union was organized in 1924 with Charlie Brisson, Director,
and there were 65 enrolled.

The first record of a Woman's Missiounary Union was 1920 with Miss
Sallie Melvin, President.

A Brotherhood was organized in 1955 with Edgar Priest as President.

The first pastor was Rev. W. S. Melvin who served the church when
it met under a bush arbor. At the constitution of the church Elder
J. M. Register was called as pastor and he served from October 1881
until October, 1*893. Other pastors who have served have been: J. C.
Cain (1893-1894), W. S. Melvin (1894-1903), D. L. Johnson (1903-1905),
A. G. Freeman (1905-1906), C. R. Hester (1906-1907), R. L. Byrd (1907-
1920), D. L. Hewitt (1920-1922), A. M. Clemmons (1922-1923), Paul
T. Britt (1923-1928), G. Scott Turner (1928-1929), Paul T. Britt (1929-
1931), L. R. Ennis (1932-1933), Wilbur Edwards (1933-1947), S. A.
Rhyne (1947-1949), S. W. Howell (1949-1952), Thomas H. Lambert
(1953-1956), Oren Honeycutt (1957-1964), and James C. Ray (1965 to
the present).

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

A HISTORY OF SHADY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

Shady Grove Baptist Church was organized previously to 1855. The
minutes of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church, conference 117, June,
A. D. 1855, records that two members, Civil Thompson and Mary
McGee, had been received into the fellowship of Shady Grove Baptist
Church. The minutes of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, conference
121, December, 1855, records the delegates of that church to meet
with the Columbus Union at the Shady Grove Church on Saturday
before the fifth Lord's Day in December, 1855. Hickory Grove Church
was the mother church to Shady Grove Church.

In 1857 Shady Grove Church is listed in the minutes of the Cape
Fear Baptist Association. There were six churches listed in the Cape
Fear Association in Bladen County in 1857. They were Beaver Dam,
Shady Grove, Briar Branch, Hickory Grove, Shiloh and White Lake
churches. The delegates in 1857 to the Cape Fear Association were
John H. Thompson, Robert Mason and William McElroy. We can
assume that these men were some of the charter members of the
church. The church had in 1857 39 members and contributed $3.75
to the Domestic Mission Board of the Cape Fear Association. The
minutes record concerning her spiritual condition, "Possesses a right
spirit. She is a young church and will doubtless do well to all about
her. She has had, as supply, Elder Cashwell, but is at present without."

Shady Grove Church was built in the community that had been
nicknamed "Thompsontown" because so many Thompsons resided in the
area.

Shady Grove has had two houses of worship in her past. The first
building was built on land where the pastorium now sets which was
given by Mary Jane Thompson. It was built some time immediately
after being organized. It was a wooden frame one room building
made with hand-hewed boards about 24 ft. by 32 ft. with a seating
capacity of around 75. On the first Sunday in June of T890 the

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church appointed a building committee for building a new building.
The committee consisted of E. H. Thompson, C. F. Thompson, D. H.
Walters and Z. G. Thompson. The old church building was sold and
the proceeds went on the new building. Mr. Z. G. Thompson gave
the land for this building and for the cemetery which were located
across the road from the old church building. The present building
was originally a one room building. In October, 1943, the church built
new classrooms inside the church. In January, 1949, the church voted
to build additional Sunday School rooms. On December 3, 1953, the
church voted to build a pastorium and it was built at a cost of over
$6,000. On November 16, 1960, the church voted to remodel the audi-
torium; buy new pews and new windows; build a choir loft and
baptistry and buy new pulpit furniture. In 1967 the church built a new
educational building and brick veneered the auditorium at a cost of
over $27,000.

Soon after Shady Grove Church was organized she petitioned and
was received into the Cape Fear Baptist Association. Shady Grove
was also a member of the Columbus Union for in 1884 she presented
a letter of dismission to join the Central Union. She was a charter
member of the Central Union which was organized at the Galeed
Baptist Church on March 29, 1884. On November 7, 1892, delegates
from the churches of Bladen County met at Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church, Lisbon, and organized the Bladen County Baptist Association.
Shady Grove was a charter member of this association.

Rev. Orborn Gibson was licensed by Shady Grove Church on November
7, 1956. He presently is serving as the pastor of Grace and Love's
Grove Baptist churches.

In 1945 the church voted to adopt a unified budget and in 1953
the church voted to adopt the rotating system of deacons.

The Sunday School was the first organization of the church. The
first record of enrollment is 1912 when there were 66 enrolled. This
compares to 1966 when there were 248 enrolled.

A Training Union was organized in 1947 with I. L. Tompson as
Director and there were 44 enrolled. No other record is recorded
until 1953 when Riley Evans became director and there were 69
enrolled.

A Woman's Missionary Union was in existence as early as 1946
with Mrs. Gertrude Thompson as President. There were 9 enrolled.
Mrs. Delia Santee has served as President for 13 years out of 18
years in existence.

A Brotherhood was organized in 1962 with Leston Thompson as
President and he has served for 5 years.

The first clerk of which we have a record was B. A. Thompson
in 1862. The first membership recorded is 39 members in 1857.
The 1966 membership was 261 which was the largest membership
the church has ever had.

The first pastor of which we have any record was Elder James
Cashwell who was serving in 1857. He was also pastor in 1862. We
have no further record of the pastors until 1880 and now we have
a complete record from that date. Those serving since 1'880 have
been: R. M. Sessoms (1880-1881), E. J. Edwards (1881-1883), J. B.
Downing (1833), Rufus M. Hilburn (1883-1885), J. M. Register (1885-
1887), John Prevatt (1887-1893), William Brunt (1893-1894), David Hil-

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burn (1894-1895), E. E. Beard (1896-1897), W. Lee Brisson (1897-1904),
J. Tom Tyner (1904-1906), D. Lloyd Johnson (1906-1914), R. M. Hilburn
(1915-1916), D. L. Johnson (1817-1918), R. M. Hilburn (1919-1920), D. L.
Hewitt (1921-1922), W. A. Coleman (1922-1926), K. L. Stanley (1926-
1928), C. B. Horn (1928-1934), Cleve Herring (1938-1941), Paul Britt
(1942), Charlie Brisson (1942-1944), C. S. Smith (1944-1947), R. M.
Walton (1947-1953, Mark Owens (1953-1956), Earl Hales (1956-1957),
Riley Rutledge (1958-1961), and Eugene Gaskins (1961 to present).

1967

REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERRACIAL COOPERATION
Corbin L. Cooper, Secretary

"I can never really begin to tell all that this summer has meant
to me, for how do you communicate the joy you feel when you realize
that you had a part in winning 41 boys and girls to Christ? And
how do you explain what it means when you find you love as brothers
in Christ people you had always feared? Words fail me, but I will say
this, I would not exchange this summer for anything in the world."

This is the final paragraph of a letter written by one of the first
two white college students who have ever served for a summer in
the Department of Interracial Cooperation. But the summer of 1967
also held other successful efforts such as 42 Vacation Bible Schools
enrolling over 3,600 boys and girls. In the Asheville area there were
seven standard schools held in our General Baptist churches.

Another new undertaking for 1967 was a series of four Human
Relations Conferences held in May at Wilmington, Fayetteville, Rocky
Mount, and Statesville. The enrollment and participation were en-
couraging.

Also, in May we regretted to receive the resignation of the
Reverend James Barber, a teacher-missionary in Fayetteville. Mr.
Barber accepted the pastorate of two churches in Chadbourn and
Whiteville.

The Department supported efforts to begin an annual week of
interracial fellowship and Christian study in August at Chowan Col-
lege. It, too, proved successful and will be repeated next year. A
similar week of fellowship at Mars Hill College in July had the
usual good results.

Again this year a goodly number of the General Baptist State
Convention participated in the summer camps and assemblies operated
by the Baptist State Convention. It is hoped that these facilities will
be used increasingly in the future.

The convention year reached a climax in August as the General
Baptist State Convention held its centennial celebration and voted
unanimously to enter the Crusade of Americas. The vote included the
acceptance of an invitation for the two conventions to jointly plan
and sponsor a conference on evangelism to be held in Greensboro
in 1969.

The year has been most encouraging but concludes with much work
yet to be done. It is our prayer that the dedicated Christians in our
Baptist churches throughout North Carolina will continue to work
tirelessly for the time when all of God's people might sit down
together and plan and work to fulfill the purpose of God in the
world.

BAPTISMS AND MISSIONS
1966-67

Cooperative

Asso.

Churches Baptisms

Program

Missions

Special

Total

Abbottsburg

$ 589.00 $

.00

$ 196.00

$ 785.00

Beards Chapel

80.00

.00

354.00

434.00

Bethel

13.00

200.00

355.00

568.00

Bladenboro First

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8,621.00

624.00

14,347.00

23,592.00

Bladenboro West

Briar Branch

.00

Butters

.00

50.00

134.00

184.00

Calvary

Center Roads

1,218.00

200.00

1,653.00

3,071.00

Clarkton

3,200.00

600.00

1,998.00

5,79'3.00

Council

250.00

150.00

833.00

1,233.00

Cypress Creek

552.00

100.00

265.00

917.00

Dublin, First

2,767.00

200.00

1,354.00

4,321.00

Elizabethtown

2,000.00

396.00

839.00

3,235.00

Galeed

1,650.00

75.00

1,216.00

2,941.00

Grace

Hickory Grove

1,222.00

153.00

1,109.00

2,941.00

Lagoon

55.00

25.00

130.00

210.00

Lisbon

216.00

85.00

607.00

908.00

Loves Grove

4.00

.00

118.00

122.00

Natmoore

.00

28.00

New Center

Northside

105.00

111.00

830.00

1,046.00

Richardson

34.00

.00

66.00

100.00

Riverside

342.00

100.00

473.00

915.00

Sandy Grove

.. 18

500.00

328.00

1,004.00

1,832.00

Shady Grove

540.00

327.00

456.00

1,323.00

Suggs Grove

125.00

200.00

876.00

1,201.00

Tar Heel

81.00

25.00

619.00

725.00

Whites Creek

50.00

192.00

292.00

White Lake

48.00

125.00

555.00

728.00

White Oak

822.00

100.00

1,422.00

2,344.00

Zion Hill

435.00

100.00

385.00

920.00

Totals

216 $

25,519.00 $

4,324.00

$ 32,414.00 $

62,257.00

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOMES FOR THE AGING
1967 ASSOCIATIONAL REPORT

Your North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging have been on
the move during the past year. In fact, we will be ready to move
into our new Home at Yanceyville in September and will be able
to receive 30 more dear old people into the family of our Homes. When
the Yanceyville Home, our fifth, is occupied, we will have a total
of 200 deserving older men and women in our care in all of the
Homes.

As you know, we now have four Homes and an Infirmary in
operation. Resthaven and the Hayes Home in Winston-Salem; the
Albemarle Home at Albemarle; the Hamilton Home at Hamilton.

In these Homes you have an eternal imestment and can rejoice in
the loving care which you are making possible for our older people.

The majority are financially needy persons, and are supplemented
through the love gifts of North Carolina Baptist. Two sources of
income from the churches are increasingly vital in the support of
our residents — the Special Day Offering, received on the 3rd Sun-
day of February each year, and our share in the Cooperative Program.

The Special Day Offering for 1967 is at an all-time high and
has increased by 10% over last year. This is most commendable, but
when we face the reality of costs, which have advanced by 20%,
and the maintenance of a new Home and the care of 30 additional
residents at Yanceyville, we could face a real crisis during the next
year, unless the gifts from our Baptists continue to increase in propor-
tion to our needs.

We wish to thank all of our Baptist people across the State who
are enabling us to minister to the aging in Christ's name, and we
want all of you to know that each of your 5 Homes exists for the
people from all over our great State. We could not operate without
your love, your prayers, your concern, and your financial support.

In the midst of our joys have been our sorrows. Our old-
est resident, Aunt Fannie Drumwright, passed away in June,
just short of her 106th birthday. She came to live with us at the age
of 93, and the 13 years of her presence with us have been a shining
example of the special significance of a Christian ministry to older
people. The compassionate nursing care alone which this little lady
received is reason enough to thank God for the people called Baptists,
whose vision and concern for mankind have included the aging in
answering the Master's call in the service of the Lord.

Donations to North Carolina Baptist Homes for the Aging, July
1966 through June 1967, from Bladen Association amounted to $739.31.
with 14 churches contributing.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

The objective of the Associational Sunday School Program is to
assist the churches in establishing, planning, conducting, enlarging
and improving the Sunday School program cooperatively and individ-
ually.

The Sunday School program includes five important tasks:

(1) To teach the Biblical Revelation;

(2) To lead in reaching all prospects;

(3) To lead all church members to perform the function of the
church;

(4) To provide organization and leadership for special projects of
the church;

(5) To provide and interpret information regarding the work of the
church and the denomination.

The Associational Sunday School Organization can be very helpful
to churches as they carry out these tasks. Some of the ways that the
Associational Sunday School Organization can help are by conducting
training schools, leadership conferences, teaching improvement
methods, January Bible study clinic, superintendents and pastors
seminars, Vacation Bible School Clinic, specialized leadership train-
ing, projects, other kinds of meetings and by personal assistance.
We hope the churches of the association will ask us for help in any
area of the work in which they may feel a need for help.

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The emphasis for the Sunday School Program in 1967-68 is "The
Sunday School Ministering." We are planning several projects, meet-
ings, and conferences for 1967-68. A January Bible Study Clinic will
be held in November or December. A Sunday School Leadership
Conference is planned for February. We hope to have a Sunday
School Growth Workshop in 1968. One of our goals is to see one
third of the churches using the new "Life and Work Curriculum"
by the end of 1968. A member of the Associational Sunday School
staff will be available to visit the individual churches to interpret
the "Life and Work Curriculum" and to help in understanding how
to use it. September 10, 1968 will be the date of the Associational
Crusade of the Americas Rally. This event will replace Sunday School
Action Night in 1968.

The year 1966-67 was a rather quiet and inactive year for the
Associational Sunday School Organization. This has been a year of
learning for the superintedent. I attended several meetings and con-
ferencs including Sunday School week at Ridgecrest and the State
Briefing Meeting at Winston-Salem. The Associational Sunday School
Officers attended a planning meeting for Associational Officers at
Bladenboro First Baptist Church, September 26, 1967.

There were two events this past year that are worthy of mention
in this report. Two Vacation Bible School Clinics were held under
the leadership of the Associational Vacation Bible School Superin-
tendent, Rev. S. W. Jolly. One was a day meeting, the other a night
meeting for those who were unable to attend during the day. Sunday
School Action night was held at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church Sept-
ember 12, 1967. Those attending numbered 166 with 25 churches rep-
resented. Special music was presented by the combined choirs of
Bethel, Dublin First, Loves Grove and Tar Heel Churches, under
the direction of Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Associational Director of
Music. A number of pastors and Mrs. Ruth Prince, Associational
Missionary, were on the program. A challenging and inspiring mes-
sage on "Ministering To People's Needs" was ably brought to us
by Dr. Howard Ford, Director of Missions, State Baptist Convention
of North Carolina.

As we begin the year 1967-68, we covet your prayers and your
cooperation so that this year might be the greatest year yet.

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond Nunnery, Superintendent

ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS

This past year has been a very busy but wonderful year of service
in the work of Associational Missions. May I express my sincere
appreciation for the fine cooperation of our pastors and the people
of our association, as we have strived to "Go Forward" in this work
of Christ. Without this cooperation, this report could not be made.

Looking ahead - Our association will participate in the CRUSADE
OF THE AMERICAS, March 16-30, 1969. Further plans are being
made for this. At this time, plans are being made for a SCHOOL
OF MISSIONS to be held in Bladen Association March 8-13, 1970.
We urge every church to plan now to participate in this School. Our
churches are encouraged to adopt some of the wonderful programs
of our Southern Baptist Convention - THE FIVE YEAR SPIRITUAL
GROWTH PROGRAM, LIFE AND WORK CURRICULUM or others

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as your needs require.

Since beginning this work, it has been my pleasure to be of service
or visit in every church in our association. This year, I have been
in tservice - or made 84 visits to churches; attended 29 associational
meetings, 11 meetings outside the association; made 15 institutional
visits; presented denominational causes to pastors and people of the
association (90); published and distributed 2,445 bulletins; printed
approximately 13,585 pieces of materials, including this Book of Re-
ports; have had 344 individual and 70 group conferences; 10 com-
mittee meetings; wrote approximately 160 letters and 70 cards and
have driven 7,348 miles directly connected with this work.

As we begin this new year, pray for me and this work, that it
may be done in a way pleasing to our Master. The many ways that
you have shown your confidence in me has been most encouraging.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

REPORT OF HISTORIAN

To build a good and stable future we must know something of
the past. It is with this in mind that the historian has endeavored
to write the histories of two churches in Bladen Baptist Association
this year. As we read these histories that tell of the struggles and
labours that our forefathers went through to bring our churches
into being, let us not drop our Christian armor beside us and let up
in the battle we fight for truth and righteousness, but let us throw
aside the robes of complacency and indifference and compromise
and endeavor to present our churches spotless before the throne of
God.

It is the desire of the historian to show through these histories
what we have failed to do as well as what we have done. He hopes
that the histories will challenge the churches to work harder in the
Lord's work. He wishes all the churches to be challenged to preserve
the records of their past.

With this report there have been ten brief histories recorded in
our associational minutes, since we began to compile and incorporate
the histories in our minutes. This year the Shady Grove Baptist Church
and Bethel Baptist Church have their histories recorded. As well as a
brief history in the minutes the historian has endeavored to write
a length history for each of the churches. He has also worked on
a detailed history of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church.

The Baptist Historical Collection has a microfilm camera and micro-
films church and association records without the cost to a church
or association. This preserves a security copy of irreplaceable church
records at Wake Forest University Library in the event something
happens to the original, and also a copy is preserved there and
made available for historical research. Several associations have
their records preserved on microfilm. A church or associational an-
niversary is a good time to get these irreplacable records microfilmed.
You may address all inquiries and communications concerning this
to John R. Woodard, Jr., Director Baptist Historical Collection, P. O.
Box 7777, Reynolds Station, Winston-Salem, N. C. 27106.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom, Historian
Bladen Baptist Association

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

If the people of the world are to know Jesus Christ, the one hope

of men and nations, they must have the Bible. In this the American

Bible Society is an active partner of Southern Baptists.

During 1966, the American Bible Society

DISTRIBUTED in the U. S. A. a record total of 38,981,620 copies of
Scriptures, almost a 50 per cent increase over 1965;

CIRCULATED overseas more than 48 million Scriptures with the
United Bible Socities: ABS share - 45.5 percent;

PARTICIPATED in the translation, production and distribution of the
Scriptures in 150 countries;

PUBLISHED a New Testament in popular Spanish, Dios Llega al
Hombre, which is reaching millions of new readers
throughout the Americas;

GAVE more than one-half million copies of Scriptures

through chaplains to personnel of the U. S. armed
forces serving at home and overseas;

PRODUCED The Inside Story, a single volume of Luke, John,

Acts and Romans in the J. B. Phillips text with con-
temporary photographs, and Good News for Modern
Man, the New Testament in Today's English Version
with Annie Vallotton line drawings;

COOPERATED in the completion of the United Bible Societies'
Greek New Testament, the first Greek text prepared
by an international committee;

REACHED more than 20 million people in the Worldwide Bible

Reading Program;

ENCOURAGED Bible reading with 2,000 radio stations carrying spot
announcements by Bud Collyer and John Cameron

Swayze;

INCREASED the Women's National Speaker Bureau to 103 vol-
unteer members;

PROJECTED a five-year campaign, "God's Word for a New Age —
the Book for New Readers";

SERVED the blind in the U. S. A. with 123,234 special Scrip-

tures (Braille, records, tapes);

CONVENED Translators Institutes in Thailand, Japan and Peru
to assist large numbers of missionary and national
translators in the preparation of new translations and
revision projects in more than 500 languages;

REJOICED in the shipment of 520,250 Bibles and 45,500 New

Testaments to the public schools of Ghana to com-
plete the largest single order in Bible Society history;

REPORTED major increase in distribution in Taiwan, Indonesia,

Vietnam and India whose combined distribution in
1966 was 7,476,558, a 42 percent increase over 1965;

DEDICATED the new Bible House at 1865 Broadway, New York
City;

CELEBRATED the Society's 150th Anniversary with special events,
new Scripture publications, and expanded programs of
distribution;

ADOPTED in faith the largest budget in the Society's history —

$7,105,000.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

We urgently request each church to participate in this program,
for the Bible is the essential tool of missions and evangelism. It
can go where the human missionary cannot go. It can stay after
he must leave and keep on speaking to the peoples heart.

Respectfully submitted,

James C. Ray

MISSIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

In a call meeting of our Missions Committee on Thursday, June 22,
members present considered calling Mrs. Ruth Prince as Associational
Missionary. The excellent job that she is now doing in this position as
Interim entered into our discussion, along with the realization of
her complete dedication to this responsibility that we now require
of Mrs. Prince would be basically the same with her new title.

It was suggested that the awareness that we have of the many miles
Mrs. Prince is driving to be with churches and to be a part of our
activities, a $5.00 a week increase should be made for her travel,
bringing to a total travel allowance of $12.50 weekly, $650. annually.

The Executive Committee in the August Executive meeting also
approved that there should be an additional $5.00 per week added
to salary bringing the total weekly salary to $42.50, and the annual
salary to $2,210.

Respectfully submitted,
Thomas C. Womble, Chairman

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

Despite the fact that Southern Baptists have been sharing the
gospel through the Cooperative Program since 1925 many do not
know what this plan is. The question — What is the Cooperative
Program? — is often heard.

The answer is simple. What the budget is to the local church the
Cooperative Program is to the denomination. It is support for all
missionary causes at home and abroad — it's preaching the gospel —
it's healing in the name of Jesus through hospitals and clinics every-
where — it is teaching and training Christian leaders for all the
great tasks of Kingdom endeavor.

As our people worship with tithes and offerings Sunday by Sunday
and as the local church channels a part of its income through the
Cooperative Program we enter into partneship with God and one
another in obedience to the command, "Go . . . Preach . . . Teach. . . .!"

Let us resolve to pray earnestly for all Kingdom work and support
our prayers with sacrificial giving of self and substance.

Last year North Carolina Baptists gave $5,787,311 through the Co-
operative Program. Supplementing this with Special Offerings amount-
ing to $2,897,639, we had a total of $8,684,950 for all mission causes!
Two associations (Anson and Yates) had 100% of their churches
giving through the Cooperative Program.

We recommend:

(1) That each church plan, vigorously promote, and subscribe a
a worthy budget.

(2) That special emphasis be given to prayer for Cooperative Pro-
gram causes during October.

(3) That each church give regularly through the Cooperative Program.

(4) That in response to the special call of the General Board of

36 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

the Baptist State Convention we increase our Cooperative Pro-
gram giving by at least 10% during the coming year.
The amount that Bladen Association gave last year for world mis-
sions through the Cooperative Program can be found in the Statistical
Report.

CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMISSION REPORT

The fiscal year 1966-67 was the first year that our association
has had a Christian Life Committee. The Commission is compra-
tively new throughout the Southern Baptist Convention, nevertheless,
it has proved its worth in many areas where the principles of
Christianity have been applied.

The overall purpose of the Commission is to help in developing
Christian morality throughout the communities in which we live.
This has been accomplished in some measure by the distribution of
gospel tracts and other Christian literature, also by letting the
Christian voice be heard in matters such as the sale and distribution
of alcohol and narcotics, pornographic literature etc.

We have also endeavored to let the Christian voice be heard by
informing most of our churches concerning legislation about bever-
age alcohol, and recommending proper action by the churches. In
this same vein of thought, we have been in discussions with ministers
and laymen of other faiths concerning the establishment of an organ-
ization to help with the rehabilitation of alcoholics as well as the
prevention of this dreaded disease.

We have sought also to minister to the prisoners in the local
prison camp, and not to the prisoners alone, but to the families of
those men whenever possible. This is done through the cooperation
of other ministers for the most part.

Much more could have been done and we sincerely hope that
in the years ahead we may become better established in this ministry
which is so very important, mostly because it is a ministry that
extends beyond the walls of our churches. When the principles of
Christianity are applied by all who profess to be Christians, both
in the church and in everyday life, we will then accomplish what
the Christian Life Commission has set out to accomplish.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Garland Bordeaux, Chairman

BROTHERHOOD REPORT

Those of us who attended the State Brotherhood training session
at Camp CaRAway last August, found that there was an added em-
phasis being placed on the involvement of all men and boys in the
areas of Mission Study and Mission Action. We trust that each church
has been able to make the necessary adjustments. One of the main
things to include in your Brotherhood program is a mission oppor-
tunity for the young men, ages 18 to 24, as well as for younger
boys and the adult men.

Our program got off to a good start this year with the first
annual meeting being held in the month of November at the Clarkton
Baptist Church. This was our Brotherhood Workshop which was led
by Mr. Edwin Bullock, State Brotherhood Director, and four other
state workers. This meeting was we1! attended with 13 churches
represented and 55 individuals attending.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

On March 13, there was a second annual meeting held at Sandy
Grove Baptist Church with emphasis upon the theme "So Teach Us."
The program consisted of short talks by three laymen who told what
Baptist Men's Day meant to them as observed in their churches, and
a short message, "So Teach Us," by Mr. Jim Coates of Elizabethtown.
N. C. Special music was presented by the Men's Chorus from the
host church.

Our year concluded with Men and Boys' Night, September 1, at
Bethel Church. There was a hot-dog supper followed by a very in-
teresting and inspiring program presented by Mr. Bennett Straughn,
Chalk Artist from Raleigh, N. C.

Thank you for allowing me to be your Associational Brotherhood
Director during the past year, and for all the support which you
have given me.

Respectfully submitted,

Mack Roberts, Brotherhood Director

Bladen Baptist Association

FOUNDATION REPORT FOR 1967

In the adsence of our very efficient Executive Secretary of the
Baptist Foundation of North Carolina, we shall attempt to provide
a brief report for such use as may be necessary for the Associational
Meetings beginning the first week in August.

Certainly in the history of the work of the Baptist Foundation
and especially in its last four years of active promotion, 1967 will be
remembered as a year of tragedy with our leadership. For some
months our Chirman, Dr. I. G. Greer, has been critically ill at his
home in Chapel Hill. Some weeks ago our Executive Secretary,
C. Gordon Maddrey, was stricken with a series of heart attacks and
has remained in critical condition in Rex Hospital. The loss of the
leadership of these two faithful men at any time would be tragic,
but especially as we approach the annual meetings of our Associations
throughout the Convention.

If Mr. Maddrey were able to prepare this report, he would thrill
us with the many interesting and challenging developments up to
the time of his illness two weeks ago. This has been the most fruit-
ful year in the work of the Foundation with many new commitments
and marked progress in developing some of the projects of large stand-
ing. This is especially true of the new Home for the Aging in Yancey-
ville which you will hear much more about in the report on the
Homes for the Aging. Certainly this will continue to constitute a
great challenge to many people who can find in the Baptist Founda-
tion their finest opportunity for investing in Kingdom Enterprises.

It will be our purpose to have a representative in all the Asso-
ciational Meetings to bring a last minute report on both the work
of the Foundation and the condition of our fine leaders. Certainly
all of us will continue to remember them in our prayers and best
wishes.

MUSIC REPORT

Music and religion have always been closely associated. Wherever
there are churches, we find music. Its effectiveness depends largely
upon the manner and degree in which it is used.

It is becoming more evident that music plays an important part

in American life. Our churches must keep pace by adopting a pro-
gram of church music education which will compare favorably with
the better music outside the church. Sacred music must always have
as great an appeal as secular music. God deserves only the best in
worship, music, praise and testimony.

The music ministry, one of the five program organizations of the
church, is a service to all the people through the medium of music.
It aids in developing the music program for the, entire church and
functions wherever music is used in church life. All of our churches
have a music ministry.

During the fall of 1966, questionnaires of church music information
were sent to all the churches in the association, with space for
requests of assistance to be checked. From the 14 churches who
responded, our greatest needs were for improving congregational sing-
ing, training choir directors and song leaders. Three area meetings
were held embracing all 33 churches of our association. These were
held in January at Zion Hill, February at Tar Heel and at Lisbon
in April. These meetings were to help meet some of the needs listed
in the survey. It is hoped that in the future, more of these type
meetings can be held.

I want to thank each of you who have helped and shown interest
and concern in the music work of our association. Our Superintendent
of Missions, Mrs. Ruth Prince has helped me personally in my efforts
to lead in this work.

The music committee is available to be used by every church
in the development of the music ministry of that church. We ask
for the full cooperation of the pastors and the church members.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Director

STUDENTS FOR THE MINISTRY

Lindy Long, Wingate College Bethel Church

Harry Brisson, South Eastern Seminary Wake Forest

PROCEEDINGS

SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION
BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

OCTOBER 11 AND 12, 1967
Wednesday's Evening Session with Bladenboro First Baptist Church
Bladenboro, N. C.

Thursday's Day Session with Whites Creek First Baptist Church,
Clarkton, N. C.

GENERAL THEME: "A Church Fulfilling Its Mission Through Ministry"
The Associational Officers, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
Chairman of the Board of Deacons for Bladen Associational Baptist
Churches met with the Bladenboro First Baptist Church on Wednes-
day Evening at six o'clock for a delicious dinner prior to the opening
of the Sevnety-Sixth Annual Session. Rev. Nathan C. Brooks, Director
of Division of Church Programs, Raleigh, N. C, gave the group a
Challenge on how to conduct themselves as church workers in order
to be good and desirable Deacons and Officers before adjournment
to the auditorium for the first session of the 76th Annual Meeting.

1. The Seventy-sixth Annual Session of the Bladen Baptist
Association was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Edd Nye, Moderator.

2. Hymn — "Oh Worship the King", Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, Direc-
tor of Music for the Association, leading.

3. Scripture and prayer were led by Rev. Thomas C. Womble,
pastor of Bladenboro First Church. Words of welcome were offered
by host pastor.

4. Edd Nye, moderator, led in organization of the meeting and
Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Clerk, enrolled the 122 messengers. The
printed program in the hands of the Delegates was adopted, and also
the Book of Reports was adopted.

5. New ministers: Rev. H. D. Harris and Richard Edwards were
recognized by the Moderator, Edd Nye.

6. Edd Nye, Moderator, appointed the following Committees:
Time, Place and Preacher: Rev. Nash A. Odom and Rev. J. P. Royal.
Resolutions Committee: Rev. Leroy Trevathan, Rev. Thomas C. Wom-
ble and Rev. H. D. Harris. Audit Committee: Rev. Nash A. Odom,
Robert E, Lee and Theron Pait.

7. Cooperative Program in action led by Rev. Nash A. Odom
with Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, representing the Baptist Homes for
the Aging, Mrs. Harry Prince, Missionary ready to go, Mrs. Frink
Freeman and a small child, representing the Children's Homes, Nash
Hester, High School Student, representing Christian Education, Mrs.
Wanda Campbell, Treasurer, represented money ready to be spent
and Mrs. Theron Pait, represented the Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem,
was very impressive.

8. Hymn — "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" was led by Mrs.
R. L. Summerlin.

9. Rev. Thomas C. Womble introduced Rev. Nathan C. Brooks,
representing the State Office, who delivered an inspiring message:
"The Cooperative Witness of Baptists".

10. Bladenboro First Baptist Church men's choir sang two An-
thems: "So Send I You" and "Seeking the Lost".

11. Edd Nye, Moderator, reminded the congregation about the
day session tomorrow at Whites Creek Baptist Church.

12. The prayer of benediction was led by Rev. Eddie Reynolds.

WHITES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH— SECOND DAY
MORNING SESSION

13. The congregation joined in singing "We Have a Story to
Tell to the Nations", led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin.

14. Scripture and Prayer by Rev. James L. Smith, pastor of River-
side Baptist church, using words of Jesus, "Feed My Sheep", talking
to Peter.

15. The roll of churches was called by the clerk, Mrs. Leola G.
McDaniel, to which 56 delegates responded.

16. The report of the Mission Committee was brought by Rev.
Thomas C. Womble, Chairman, who moved that we call Mrs. Harry
Prince, who has served as Interim Missionary, for a Missionary in
Bladen Association with an increase in salary from the Association
and help from the State Office. This motion received a second and
was approved after discussion.

17. The following reports were adopted: Sunday School— Mr.
Raymond Nunnery; Training Union— Rev. Clyde Coats; Woman's Mis-

18. Hymn — "Come Thou Fount" was sung by the congregation.

19. Scripture from the 3rd Ch. of John beginning with the 14th
ve*se was read by Rev. Jerry Wallace who also offered prayer.

20. The morning message was delivered by Rev. James C. Ray.
He read the second chapter of Acts and he used the subject: "Pente-
cost Operations".

21. Report of Historian, Rev. Nash A. Odom, was read by him. This
was adopted.

22. The report of the Treasurer was read by Mrs. Harry Prince
in the absence of Mrs. Carl Campbell, Treasurer. Mrs. Prince moved
the adoption of this report to which Rev. J. P. Royal seconded it and
the report was adopted by saying "Aye".

23. The moderator's address was delivered by Edd Nye. He called
our attention to progress and offered a challenge for our very best.

24. Hymn— "Give of Your Best to the Master" led by Mrs. R. L.
Summerlin was sung by the congregation.

25. The Rev. Thomas C. Womble presented Mr. Marse Grant,
Editor of Biblical Recorder, who spoke on "Baptist Involvment in the
1967 World".

26. The prayer: blessing the food and benediction was offered by
Rev. Lalon Barnes, pastor of Briar Branch Church, after Rev. Garland
Bordeaux, host pastor, gave instructions for lunch.

AFTERNOON SESSION

27. The congregation joined in singing "More Love to Thee"
led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin.

2'3. Scripture and prayer by Rev. H. D. Harris, pastor of Abbotts-
burg and Lisbon Baptist churches, using verses from 15th Ch. of John.

29. Hymn: " 'Tis So Sweet" led by Mrs. R. L, Summerlin was
sung by the messengers.

30. Rev. Garland Bordeaux, chairman of the nominating com-
mittee, read the list to be Officers for the coming year, if approved,
offered by his committee. Without nominations from the floor or
discussion the list was approved by saying "Aye".

31. Nominations from the floor were asked for a moderator.
Rev. Eugene Gaskins nominated Rev. S. W. Jolly and this was seconded
by Rev. James Smith. Rev. S. W. Jolly was declared elected moderator.

32. The Audit Committee: Rev. Nash A. Odom, Chairman, re-
ported that the books are in fine shape for which the Treasurer is to
be commended. A motion to approve this report was made, received
a second and was approved by saying "Aye".

33. The Evangelism report by Rev. Eugene Gaskins was adopted.

34. The Seminary report by Rev. J. P. Royal was approved.

35. Time, Place and Preacher for 1968 Session was presented
by Rev. Nash A. Odom, Chairman. The dates are Wednesday night and
Thursday Day Session after the second Sunday in October. The places
to meet are Elizabethtown on Wednesday night and Tar Heel on Thurs-
day. The preacher is Rev. Eddie Reynolds and Alternate is Rev. Leroy
Trevathan. This report was adopted.

36. The moderator, Edd Nye, recognized the Rev. J. S. Jolly, new
moderator.

37. Words of appreciation were spoken to the clerk, Mrs. Leola
G. McDaniel, for her services rendered during the last three years.

38. An impressive Memorial Service honoring the deaths during

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the last year was conducted by Rev. S. W. Jolly. He read the list
from each church as the congregation -stood with bowed heads. He used
the words: "Blessed are those who die in the Lord" from the 14th
Ch. of Revelations. Bro. Jolly offered prayer.

39. Rev. Eddie Reynolds brought up the Alcoholic Beverage sub-
ject and insisted that we work in a more positive maner against it;
and made a motion that a Committee consisting of Edd Nye, Rev. Nash
A. Odom and Rev. Eugene Gaskins draw up some positive actions and
bring back to the Executive Committee for approval. This motion was
voted favorably by saying "Aye".

40. Hymn: "It is a Name I Love to Hear" was sung by the mes-
sengers.

41. Rev. J. P. Royal presented the Wingate College Choir, di-
rected by Mr. Blackwelder. We are proud indeed of these young people
from one of our Baptist Colleges.

42. Rev. J. P. Royal presented John Bunn, a member of the Camp-
bell College Faculty, to bring the closing message: "Christian Education
in the Life of North Carolina Baptist". Prayer was led by Bro. John
Bunn.

43. Rev. John Moore and Rev. A. D. Frazier, former pastors in
Bladen Association, were recognized by Edd Nye, moderator, as visi-
tors for the day.

44. Robert Hicklin and Richard Edwards were ordained as minis-
ters at the Center Roads Baptist Church, Rt. 2, Bladenboro. Thomas
Allen Bryan was licensed to preach at the White Oak Baptist Church.

45. Rev. John Moore led in prayer for adjournment.

THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

The Baptist colleges in North Carolina continue to be grateful
to the COOPERATIVE PROGRAM. We are thankful for the increase
in offerings this year.

SEMINARY EXTENSION

The Bladen Seminary Extension Department offered a semester of
work on February 13 - April 10. Two courses were taught:

Old Testament 121
Theology 136.
The Old Testament Course was taught by J. P. Royal at the Clarkton
Church with three people enrolled. The course in Theology was taught
by Ernest Davis at the Dublin Church, with five enrolled.

CALENDAR OF

JANUARY

I- 5— Bible Study Week (Luke)
8 — Ass'n SS Council Meeting
8-10— State VBS Clinic, Wingate

14 — Soul-Winning

Commitment Day

15 — Bladen Ministerial

Conference

15- 18 — Ass'n Music Workshop,

White Lake and Center
Roads Churches
19 — Associational Council
Meeting

22 — Pastor's Conference
26— WMU Mission Study

Institute
28 — Baptist Men's Day
FEBRUARY

4 — Bapt. World Alliance Sunday

5- 7 — Statewide Evangelistic Conf.

War Memorial Auditorium,
Greensboro

II — Race Relations Sunday

11- 17— YW A Focus Week

12 — Seminary Extension Course

16- 17— YWA Convention,

Durham, Temple

18— Special Day & Offering

for Homes for Aging

19 — Ass'n SS Leadership

Conference, Bladenboro,

Fir:t Church
19 — Pastor's Conference
24 — RA Leadership Courses,

Fayetteville
MARCH

1 — Regional Choir Festival,

Lumberton, First
4 — "Divinity Dames" Meet
10-17— Youth Week

12- 14— State WMU Annual Ses-

sion, City Auditorium,

Asheville
14— SS Growth Workshop,

Dublin, First
16— Ass'n Baptist Youth Night

13 — Pastors' Conference

23— Ass'n GA Rally
26— Ass'n VBS Clinic

28— Ass'n WMU Annual Meeting

29- 30— Bapt. Men's Convention &

RA Congress, Ovens Aud.,
Charlotte

ACTIVITIES — 1968
APRIL

7 — Ass'n Prayer Retreat,

Clarkton

8— Ass'n SS Officers Council

9— Church Bldg. & Planning

Conference

Baptist Building, Raleigh

14— EASTER '

15 — Bladen Ministerial Conf.
15-21 — Jewish Fellowship Week
19 — Ass'n Council

19-21— BSU Leadership

Training Conference

19- 21— Retired Men's Retreat,

Camp CaRAway
22 — Pastors' Conference

20 — Statewide Junior Choir
Festival, Campbell College

22-26— Church Membership

Training Week
26-27— RA Camp, Camp CaRAway
26-28— TU Youth Convention

28 — Life Commitment Sunday

29- 30— Statewide Metropolitan

Conference
29-May 2 — Long Range Planning
Seminar, Baptist Building,
Raleigh

REGIONAL TRAINING UNION
CONFERENCE, APRIL 2ND
MAY

3-4— Statewide Youth Choir

Festival, Wake Forest

University
3-5 — Family Camping

Weekend, Camp CaRAway
5-12— Christian Home Week
12 — Baptist Hospital Day and

Mother's Day Offering

12- 18— GA Focus Week

13 — Statewide Communications

Conference, Greensboro,
First Church
17-18— RA Camp, Camp CaRAway

19— Baptist Radio &

Television Sunday

20 — Pastors' Conference
JUNE

9 — Open House, Camp CaRAway

10 — Camp CaRAway Opens

(Closes August 17)
10-1 1— WMU Annual Meeting,
New Orleans, Louisiana

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11-14 — Southern Baptist Con-
vention, New Orleans La.

16 — Christian Education Day

Religious Liberty Sunday
Father's Day

16- 23— Baptist Heritage Week

17 - Pastors' Conference
JULY

8— SS Council Meeting (Ass'n)

8- 12— Week of Christian Study

and Fellowship,

Mars Hill College
11 — Ass'n Sunbeam Day Camp
15 — Bladen Ministerial Conference
19 — Associational Council

22- 28— Baptist Youth World

Congress
AUGUST

11- 17 — Sunbeam Band Focus Week
13-15 — National RA Congress,

Oklahoma City, Okla.

18- 25 — Music Expansion Week

19- 22— Week of Christian Study

and Fellowship, Chowan

College
2-3— State Briefing

Meeting, High Point, First
25-31— Week of Prayer for

Associational Missions
SEPTEMBER

2 — "Divinity Dames" Meeting
2 — Labor Day

6-7 — RA Counselor's Retreat,
Camp CaRAway

9- 11 — Rural-Urban Conference,

CaRAway

10 - Ass'n Crusade of the

Americas Rally

12— Area Conf. for Baptist

Children's Homes,
Mills Home, Thomasville

12 — Area SS Convention, Fay-

etteville, Snyder Memorial

13- 14— Ass'n Brotherhood Officers

Training, Camp CaRAway

15 — State Missions Day and

Offering

16 — Pastors' Conference

19 — Area Conference for Baptist

Children's Homes,
Kennedy Home, Kinston

20 — Ass'n Brotherhood Men-

Boys Night

23- 27— SS Leadership

Preparation Week

23- 27— Ass'n Officers' Area

Training Conferences

27— 29 — Baptist Men's Retreat,

Camp CaRAway
30-Oct 1— Pastors' Training
Ministry Seminars
(Places to be announced)
OCTOBER

4-6 — Deacon's Retreat,
Camp CaRAway

6 — Biblical Recorder Day

7 — Ass'n SS Council Meeting

7- 8 — Pastors' Training Ministry

Seminars

(Places to be announced)
16-17— Bladen Association 67th

Annual Session
18 — Associational Council Meeting
21 — Family Problems Seminar,

Kinston
21 — Pastors' Conference

21 — Bladen Ministerial Conference

22 — Family Problems Seminar,

Chapel Hill

24 — Family Problems Seminar,

Thomasville

2- 9-16-23-30— COOPERATIVE

PROGRAM PRAYER EM-
PHASIS in the churches
NOVEMBER

I- 3— State BSU Convention,

Asheville, First

3- 9— RA Focus Week

II- 13 — Baptist State Convention,

Raleigh
18 — Pastors' Conference
20-24— International Student Conf.

24 — Thanksgiving Offering for

Children's Homes

28— THANKSGIVING DAY and

Offering for Children's
Homes
DECEMBER

l-'8 — Week of Prayer for Foreign
Missions & Lottie Moon
Offering

2_"M" Night

8 — Foreign Missions Day in SS
16 — Pastors' and Wives'

Christmas Party
18 — Carol Sing in the churches

25— CHRISTMAS DAY

26— 28— Youth Missions Conf. (Ages

14-17), Camp CaRAway

29 — Student Night at Christmas

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

On Wednesday and Thursday after the second Sunday in October, 1892, The Cape Fear
Association met at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The churches of Bladen County were called
to a meeting later in October at Brown's Creek Baptist Church to discuss the organization
of a Bladen County Association. Delegates at that meeting decided to organize. On Novem-
ber 7, 1892, delegates from the churches of Bladen County met at Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church, Lisbon, and organized the Bladen County Baptist Association. In the Historical
Table this meeting is designated the First Annual Session.

Session
Year

CHURCH

1892

1893

1894

1895

1896

1897

1898

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1910

1911

1912

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1914

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1918

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1920

1921

1922

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1930

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1932

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1951

Mt. Pleasant _
Cypress Creek ...

Galeed

White Oak

Hickory Grove ...

Clarkton

White Oak

Frenches Creek

Mt. Pleasant

Garland

Galeed

White Oak

Shady Grove

White Lake

Hickory Grove ..

White Oak

Abbottsburg

White Lake

Mt. Zion

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak _

Bladenboro

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Elizabethtown ....

White Oak

Center Road

Elizabethtown ....
Hickory Grove _.

White Oak

Galeed

Love's Grove

Clarkton

White Oak

White's Creek ._

Bladenboro __

Clarkton _

Elizabethtown .._
Hickory Grove _

Bethel

Abbottsburg

White Oak

Tar Heel

Sandy Grove

Center Road

White Lake

Bethel ....

Zion Hill

White's Creek _

Galeed

Clarkton

Hickory Grove ...

Bladenboro

Cypress Creek ...

Shady Grove

Elizabethtown ....

Lisbon

Center Roads

Moderator

William Brunt

W. S. Melvin

William Brunt

R. M. Hilburn

W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse

N. A. Layton

R. E. Powell

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

R. J. Hester

W. D. Pridgen

W. O. Biggs

W. O. Biggs _

R. J. Hall

W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse ..
W. W. Woodhouse..
W. W. Woodhouse .
W. W. Woodhouse
C. D. Brisson

Clerk

H. B.
H. B.

F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.

Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
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R. A.
R. A

Register
Averitt ...
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Averitt ...

Johnson

Lewis

Lewis _

Lewis

Lewis _

Lewis

Britt

Britt .......

Britt

Preacher

W. S. Melvin
A. J. Broadax
R. L. Byrd
William Brisson
William Brunt
C. E. Beard
I. P. Hedgepeth
E. J. Edwards
W. S. Ballard
H. C. Dillard
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
A. H. Porter
J. S. Farmer

H. B. Humphrey
P. T. Britt
Livingston Johnson
P. O. Meeks

A. L. Betts

I. P. Hedgepeth
J. M. Fleming
J. M. Hester
Livingston Johnson
R. L. Byrd

J. D. Howell
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
R. E. Powell
E. O. Johnson
R. E. Powell
S. N. Watson
W. D. Pridgen
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
S. N. Watson
L. E. Button
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
W. A. Coleman
J. M. Page
R. J. Hall
C. R. Hinton
E A. Paul
J. C. Hough
Joel Johnson
J. M. Page
W. O. Biggs
C. B. Horne
M. O. Alexander
E. H. Canady
R. F. Marshburn
S. R. Goodman

B. H. Laughridge

C. S. Smith
A. D. Frazier

A. P. Stevens
C. P. Burchett

B. W. Howell
John A. Moore
J. B. Dosher

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPT

1ST ASSOCIATION — CONTINUED

Session
Year

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

T)
11

1 QCQ

Ivoo

1964

1965

1966

1967

CHURCH

Moderator

Clerk

Preacher

C. D. Brisson

Leon D. Smith

'Leon D. Smith __.

Leon D. Smith

J. H. McCrimmon
Joe A. Campbell _.
Thomas A. Wolfe

E. R. Boyd

Oren Honeycutt ...

Sidney Britt

Jerry Wallace

Eugene Gaskins __.

Eugene Gaskins
Eugene Gaskins

Ed Nye

Leon D. Smith ....
John A. Moore ...
John A. Moore ...
Mrs. D. J. McDaniel
Thomas Carroll _
Thomas Carroll ..
Thomas Carroll __
Thomas Wolfe ....

Edd Nye

Walter Bryan

Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel

F. W. Naylor
M. M. Turner
John H. McCrimmon
R. M. Walton
Mark Owens
Joel S. Johnson
Dean L. Minton
T. H. Lambert
Jennis McLamb
Vance Tyson
Earl Hales
J. C. Shaw
John H. McCrimmon
Joel S. Johnson
E. R. Boyd
Thomas Wolfe
Thomas Wolfe
S. W. Jolly
Jerry Wallace
Gaston Hester
R. E. Carter
A. P. Stephens
Jennis McLamb
Vance Tyson
Joe Dempsey
L. W. McKeithan
Thomas Womble
Gaston Hester
Garland Bordeaux
J. P. Royal
Nathan C. Brooks
James C. Ray

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USE YOUR MINUTES

1. Your Minutes record the proceedings of the
Annual Session of the Association.

2. Your minutes are the accepted authority on
the statistics of the work of the churches as
printed in the statistical tables.

3. Your minutes give the names and addresses
of all the Associational Officers.

4. Your minutes list the names and addresses
of the principal officers of each cooperating
church.

5. Your minutes contain the latest reports of the
work of the boards, agencies and institutions
that are supported financially by our churches.

6. Your minutes give the place and date of the
next session of the Association.

—CLERK

The McCulloch Press, Inc., Elizabethtown, N. C.

WAKE FOREST UNIVl?vSITY
UBB.ARY

Bladen
Baptist

Association

NORTH CAROLINA
Seventy-Seventh Annual Session
1968

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

SEVENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION

OCTOBER 16, 1968 AT
ELIZABETHTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 17, 1968
TAR HEEL BAPTIST CHURCH

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Associational Officers and Committees 4

Executive Committee Members 5

Chairman of Deacons 7

Seventy-Seventh Session Minutes 8

Messengers to the Annual Session 10

Financial Statement 11

Proposed Budget 1968-69 12

Report on Associational Missions 13

Cooperative Program Report 13

Report on Evangelism 14

Christian Life Report 15

Christian Literature Report 15

Report on Christian Higher Education 15

Seminary Extension Report 16

Sunday School Report 17

Report of Missions Committee 17

Music Report 18

Interracial Cooperation Report 18

Report on Baptist Children's Homes 18

Baptist Hospital Report 19

Brotherhood Report 19

American Bible Society Report 20

Annuity Report 1967-68 20

Training Union Report 21

Report on Homes for the Agkig 21

Foundation Report _ 21

Report of Historian 22

Constitution and By-Laws 23

History of Clarkton Baptist Church 25

History of Sandy Grove Baptist Church 27

Historical Table 29

In Memoriam 31

Statistical Tables A to J 32-41

Calendar of Activities 42-44

4 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Moderator — Rev. S. W. Jolly Council, N. C.

Vice-Moderator — Rev. Thomas Womble Bladenboro, N. C.

Clerk — Mrs. Othella Heflin Clarkton, N. C.

Treasurer — Mr. Edd Nye Elizabethtown, N. C.

Historian — Rev. Nash Odom Dublin, N. C.

Superintendent of Missions — Mrs. Ruth W. Prince ._• Clarkton, N. C.

Evangelism — Rev. Eugene Gaskins; Stewardship — Mr. Porter Cain;
Library and Audio-Visual — Mrs. Theo Grubb.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Superintendent — Mr. Raymond Nunnery; Supt. of Training — Mr.
Horace Little; Supt. of Enlargement — Rev. Russell Padgette; VBS
Superintendent — Mrs. J. M. Wilson.

TRAINING UNION

Director — Mr. Joe Smith; Associate Director — Mr. 0. P. Hill;
Pastor Advisor — Rev. Nash Odom; Secretary — Mrs. Leola McDaniel;
Dir. New Member Orient. — Rev. H. D. Harris; Dir. Church Mem-
ber Training — Mr. Alfred Edwards; Dir. Church Leader Training —
Mr. Wilton Hickman.

MUSIC

Director — Mrs. R. L. Summerlin; Associates — Mrs. Mae Melvin,
Mrs. Kathleen Edwards.

BROTHERHOOD

Director — Mr. Robert Hickman; Associate Director — Mr. Steve
Little; Secretary — Mr. Billy Gooden; Baptist Men's Leader — Mr.
Currie Long; Baptist Youth Men's Lea. — Mr. Richard Bennett;
Royal Ambassador Lea. — Mr. Ken Kornegay.

WOMEN'S MISSIONAY UNION

Director — Mrs. Eugene Gaskins; Assistant Director — Mrs. Thomas
Womble; WMS Director — Mrs. S. W. Jolly; Secretary and Treasurer —
Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Jr.; Corresponding Secretary — Mrs. J. F. Free-
man; YWA Director — Mrs. Horace Little; Associate Director — Mrs.
Levi Cain, Jr.; GA Director — Mrs. Levy Bridger, Jr.; Associate Di-
rector — Mrs. H. D. Harris; Sunbeam Director — Mrs. S. F. Taylor;
Associate Director — Mrs. Milton Fisher; Study Chairman — Mrs.
Howard Watts; Activity Chairman — Mrs. Rufus Britt; Group Di-
rector — Mrs. Otis Barnes; Associate Director — Mrs. Cora L. King;
Chairman Nominating Committee — Mrs. Theo Grubb, Mrs. Gladys
Priest, Mrs. Billy Keith, Mrs. H. M. Clark, Jr., Mrs. Miller Taylor.

COMMITTEES

CONSTITUTION: Rev. Jerry Wallace, Chairman, Rev. James C. Ray,
and Mr. Harold Ingram.

SEMINARY EXTENSION: Rev. J. P. Royal, Chairman, Rev. Leroy
Trevathan, Mr. Kendrick Hester, Rev. Garland Bordeaux.
JUVENILE REHABILITATION: Rev. Leroy Trevathan, Chairman; Mrs.
Carl Campbell, Mrs. S. W. Jolly.

ORDINATION: Rev. Eddie Reynolds, Chairman, Mr. Joe Smith, Rev.

J. P. Royal, Rev. Nash Odom, Rev. Thomas Womble.

CHRISTIAN LIFE: Rev. Garland Bordeaux, Chairman, Dr. R. L. Sum-

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

merlin, Mr. Max Horne, Mr. Keith Johnson.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Chairman Rev. J. P. Royal, Mrs. Cecil
McClure, Rev. Leroy Trevathan.

REPRESENTATIVES

Annuity — Rev. C. E. Brisson; Children's Homes — Mrs. Jimmy Tay-
lor; Homes for Aging — Mrs. Gretta Whitfield; Baptist Hospital —
Mr. Seth Lewis; Education — Mrs. Joseph Gallehugh; Christian Lit-
erature — Rev. Nash Odom; Baptist Foundation — Mr. Claude Skipper;
American Bible Society — Rev. J. C. Ray; Interracial Cooperation —
Mr. Jim Coats.

OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Abbottsburg: Mr. Claude Skipper, Abbottsburg, N. C.

Beards Chapel: Rev. C. J. Ellis, R. F. D. Elizabethtown, N. C.

Bethel: Mr. Robert Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel, N. C.

Bladenboro First: Mr. Frederick Britt, Bladenboro, N. C.

Bladenboro West, Rev. C. E. Brisson, Cerro Gordo, N. C, Mr. Wesley

Merritt, Bladenboro, N. C.
Briar Branch: None
Butters: None

Calvary: Mr. W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton, N. C, Mr. Frank Williams,

Jr., Elizabethtown, N. C.
Center Roads: Mr. Earnest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown, N. C.
Clarkton: Mr. D. B. Little, Clarkton, N. C.
Council: Mr. Hobson McCulloch, Council, N. C.
Cypress Creek: None

Dublin First: Rev. Nash Odom, Dublin, N. C; Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel,
Tar Heel, N. C; Mrs. R. L, Summerlin, Dublin, N. C; Mr.
Robert Hickman, Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C.

Elizabethtown: Mr. Ed Nye, Elizabethtown, N. C; Mrs. Carl C. Camp-
bell, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Galeed: Mr. H. C. Edwards, Bladenboro, N. C.

Grace: None

Hickory Grove: Mrs. Leo Richardson, Bladenboro, N. C.
Lagoon: None

Lisbon: Mr. E. M. Ward, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Love Grove: Mr. James Walter Martin, Sr., Tar Heel, N. C.

Nat Moore: None

New Center: None

Northside: Mr. Thomas Brisson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro, N. C.

Richardson: Rev. E. P. Lockamy, Bladenboro, N. C; Mr. Roland Davis,

Bladenboro, N. C.
Riverside: None

Sandy Grove: Mrs. Emmett Guy ton, Bladenboro, N. C.
Shady Grove: Mr. Douglas Thompson, Rt. 1, Clarkton, N. C.
Suggs Grive: Rev. Russell Padgette, Rt. 5, Fayetteville, N. C.
Tar Heel: John R. Wengert, Tar Heel, N. C.
White's Creek: None

White Lake: Mr. V. L. Young, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.
White Oak: Mrs. Gretta Whitfield, Rt. 1 White Oak, N. C.
Zion Hill: Mr. William Butler, Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C; Mr. Theroti
Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro, N. C.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

PIANIST OR ORGANIST
Church Name

Abbottsburg Mrs. Ruth Yarborouhg

Beards Chapel Ruth Oliver

Bethel Mrs. Murray Barnes

Bladenboro First Mrs. H. L. Walter

Bladenboro West Mrs. Dorothy Cannady

Briar Branch .... Mrs. Annie McDuffie

Butters Mrs. Marry Spence

Calvary Mrs. Pearl Harrellson

Center Roads Mrs. Sharon Harrellson and Mrs. Julia Alley

Clarkton Mrs. Ben F. Little

Council Sherry Huffstetler

Cypress Creek Kay Pait

Dublin First Mrs. R. L. Summerlin and Mrs. James Hall

Elizabethtown Mrs. G. L. Todd

Galeed Mrs. J. F. Freeman

Grace _ Patricia McKeithan

Hickory Grove Mrs. Phyllis Lewis and Althea Lewis

Lagoon Mrs. Louanna Marshall

Lisbon Mrs. Virginia Gause

Love Grove Mrs. Lucy Honroe and Becky Burney

Nat Moore Mrs. L. D. Smith

New Center Mrs. Mary Wade Walters

Northside Evelyn Hester

Richardson Mrs. Richard Sessoms

Riverside Mrs. Madison Lewis

Sandy Grove Mrs. Douglas Bryan

Shady Grove Sherry Thompson

Suggs Grove Mrs. Nathan Jordan and Mrs. Marcus Dew

Tar Heel Nash Singletary and Patricia Wilson

White's Creek Mrs. Gale Harrellson

White Lake Mrs. Mae Melvin and Debra Smith

White Oak Mrs. Porter Cain

Zion Hill Mrs. Kathleen Edwards

MINISTERS HOLDING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHURCHES OF
BLADEN ASSOCIATION

Church Name Address

Abbottsbulrg — None

Beards Chapel — C. J. Ellis R. F. D. Elizabethtown 28337

Bethel — James C. Ray Dublin 28332

Bladenboro First — Thomas C. Womble Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro West — C. E, Brisson Cerro Gordo

Briar Branch — L. L. Barnes Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

Butters — None

Calvary — Frank Williams Box 745, Elizabethtown 28337

Center Roads — Eddie Reynolds Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton — J. P. Royal Clarkton 28433

Council — S. W. Jolly Council 28434

Cypress Creek — Alton Williams R. F. D. Jacksonville

Dublin First — Nash Odom Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown — Jerry M. Wallace Elizabethtown 28337

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Galeed — LeRoy Trevathan Bladenboro 28320

Grace .... Orbon Gibson Clarkton 28433

Hickory Grove — LeRoy Trevathan Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon — Harry Brisson Tar Heel 28392

Lisbon — H. D. Harris Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Love Grove — James W. Martin, Sr. _ Box 33, Tar Heel 2*3392

Nat Moore — L. D. Smith Leland

New Center — Richard Edwards Bladenboro 28320

Northside — Vance Tyson Bladenboro 28320

Richardson — E. P. Lockamy Bladenboro 28320

Riverside — None

Sandy Grove — Eugene Gaskims Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove — Eugene Gaskins Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Suggs Grove — Russell Padgette Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

Tar Heel — James C. Ray Dublin 28332

White's Creek — Garland Bordeaux Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

White Lake — None

White Oak — Clyde W. Coates .... White Oak 28399

Zion Hill — None

CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS

Abbottsburg .... Nome listed

Beards Chapel Tommie Johnson

Bethel B. E. Carroll

Bladenboro First Eddie Walters

Bladenboro West Darius Stephens

Briar Branch . H. B. Smith

Butters Marion Hilburn

Calvary W. B. Warner

Center Roads Frank Pait

Clarkton Kenneth Pope

Council Rodney Squires

Cypress Creek C. M. Davis

Dublin First R. L. Summerlin

Elizabethtown Byron Taylor

Galeed Jabe Frink

Grace Emmett Atkinson

Hickory Grove Leo Hester

Lagoon None listed

Lisbon L. J. Prevatte

Love Grove George Monroe

Nat Moore S. T. Squires

New Center Lonnie Bass

Northside Thomas Brisson

Richardson Mike Singletary

Riverside George Thomas

Sandy Grove Harvey Edwards

Shady Grove . Douglas Thompson

Suggs Grove Woodrow Harris

Tar Heel Alden Singletary

White's Creek Edsel Carter

White Lake Graden Melvin

White Oak M. M. Jones

Zion Hill William Butler

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

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SEVENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION
BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

October, 16 and 17, 1968

Wednesday's Evening Session with Elizabethtown Baptist Church,
Elizabethtown, N. C.

Thursday's Day Session with Tar Heel Baptist Church, Tar Heel,
N. C.

The Associational Officers, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
and Chairman of the Board of Deacons for the Bladen Associational
Baptist Churches met with the Elizabethtown Baptist Church on Wed-
nesday Evening for a delicious dinner prior to the opening of the
Seventy-Seventh Annual Session.

The Seventy-Seventh annual session of the Bladen Baptist Asso-
ciation was called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Rev. S. W. Jolly, Mod-
erator.

Hymn: "God Of Our Fathers We Adore Thee", led by Mrs. Worth
Hester was sung by the congregation.

Rev. S. W. Jolly, Moderator, led in organization of the meeting
and Mrs. Othella Heflin, Clerk, enrolled the 36 messengers. Motion
was made and seconded that we constitute our business with these
members present.

Rev. S. W. Jolly called for new pastors to be recognized. Rev.
Russell Padgette was present for dinner but had to leave before the
meeting.

Recognizing visitors from other churches.

Rev. Thomas Womble, Program Chairman noted some changes in
program for tonight.

Motion made and seconded that we adopt the corrected program.

Rev. S. W. Jolly, Moderator, appointed the following Committee:

Time, Place and Preacher: Rev. James C. Ray, Chairman, Rev.
H. D. Harris, Mrs. J. P. Royal.

Committee on Resolutions: Rev. Nash Odom, Chairman, Rev. Vance
H. Tyson, Mrs. Theron Pait.

Auditing Committee: Mr. Porter Cain, Chairman, Mr. Douglas
Thompson, Mrs. J. F. Freeman.

Miscellaneous Business: None.

Anthem was sung by Elizabethtown Choir.

Rev. Corbin Cooper introduced our speaker, Dr. 0. L. Sherrill,
President of the National Baptist Convention. He gave an inspiring
message on "A Neighbor At Our Back Door".

Congregation joined in singing "We've A Story To Tell To The
Nations."

Rev. S. W. Jolly, Moderator, invited everyone to attend the day
session tomorrow at Tar Heel Baptist Church.

The Fayetteville Youth Choir, under the direction of Donald E.
Neal, presented a Christian Folk-Musical "Good News" which was very
enjoyable.

TAR HEEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Morning Session

The Congregation joined in singing "Oesus Shall Reign".

Reverend James C. Ray, Pastor, gave the devotion and prayer.

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Motion made and seconded that we carry on the business of this
session with the 38 messengers enrolled.

Reverend Thomas Womble introduced the following panel mem-
bers who discussed "Future of Church Education." Sunday School,
Mr. Raymond Nunnery; Training Union, Mr. Clyde Coates; Brother-
hood, Reverend Nash Odom; Women's Missionary Union, Mrs. Eu-
gene Gaskins; Music Mrs. R. L. Summerlin. A motion was made and
seconded that these reports be adopted as found in the book of reports.

The following reports were also adopted:

Associational Missions: by Reverend Nash Odom.

Missionary's Report: Mrs. Ruth Prince gave a very inspiring talk
expressing her thanks and gratitude for the help, prayers and cooper-
ation from all members of the Association.

Report of Historian was presented by Reverend Nash Odom.

Treasurers report was read and discussed by Brother Edd Nye.

The Moderator's address was given by Rev. S. W. Jolly who express-
ed thanks for the cooperation he has received during the year.

Hymn: "Rescue The Perishing" led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin was
sung by the congregation.

Report of Representatives was led by Rev. Roy Smith of the Bap-
tist State Convention, who introduced Mr. C. W. Bazemore from the
Biblical Recorder; Dr. W. K. McGee from the Baptist Hospital; Mr.
James Mattox from Homes for the Aging. Each speaker gave an
interesting report.

Rev. Thomas Womble asked for a moment of Silent Prayer — a
memorial for Dr. Claude W. White formerly of the Baptist State Con-
vention, who was killed in an automobile accident a few weeks ago.

Dr. EL Bruce Heilman, guest speaker from Meredith College
spoke on "The Christian College's Role in Evangelism".

The Prayer: Blessing the food and benediction was offered by
Rev. Vance Tyson, pastor of Northside Church, after Rev. James C.
Ray, host pastor, gave instructions for lunch.

Afternoon Session

Motion was made and seconded that Program be changed to allow
time for The Kennedy Home Choir, under the direction of Rev. and
Mrs. David 0. Leary to sing several selections.

The Congregation, led by Mrs. R. L. Summerlin, joined in sing-
ing "Make Me A Channel of Blessings".

Scripture and Prayer was given by Rev. Russell Padgette of the
Suggs Grove Church.

Rev. J. P. Royal, Chairman of the Nominating Committee called
attention to the list of Officers in The Book Of Reports and asked
that they be approved. Without nominations from the floor or dis-
cussion the list was approved by saying "aye".

Motion was made and second that Rev. S. W. Jolly be elected
to serve as Moderator another year.

The Auditing Report by Rev. Nash Odom was adopted.

The Finance Report by Mr. Edd Nye was adopted.

Evangelism Report by Rev. Eugene Gaskins was adopted.

TIME, PLACE: and PREACHER Report was presented by Rev.
James C. Ray. The Dates are Wednesday Night and, Thursday Day
Session, after the Second Sunday in October. The places not yet de-
cided upon. The Preachers will be Rev. C. E. Brisson and Rev. Rus-

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sell Padgette. Alternate.

Resolution were read by Rev. Nash Odom.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble spoke words of appreciation to Rev. S.
W. Jolly. Moderator.

Motion was made and seconded that we adopt the entire "Book
of Reports".

An impressive Memorial Service honoring" the • deaths during* the
last year was conducted by Rev. C. E. Brisson. He read a list from
each Church as the Congregation stood for a moment of silent prayer.

Mr. Guy Cain from the Southern Baptist Annuity Board spoke
and urged each Church to enroll their Pastors in the Annuity Plan.

Hymn: '"Lord Lay Some Soul Upon Me'* was sung by Congrega-
tion, with Mrs. R. L. Summerlin leading.

The Annual Message was delivered by Rev. LeRoy Trevathan.

Bro. M. M. Jones led in prayer for adjournment.

MESSENGERS TO THE ANNUAL SESSION

Abbottsburg: None

Beards Chapel: Mrs. Doris Carter. Mrs. Foddie Smith. Mrs. Melva
Smith.

Bethel: Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Carroll. Mr. J. W. Devane. Mrs. B. E.

Carroll, Mrs. Margaret Garner.
Bladenboro First: Rev. T. C. Womble. Mr. Eddie Walters. Mr. L. C.

Bridger. Sr.. Mr. Kelly Baldwin. Mr. Foster Smith.
Bladenboro West: Rev. C. E. Brisson. Wesley Merritt.
Briar Branch: Mrs. Thelma Barnes. Mrs. Ruby Smith. Mrs. Annie Mc-

Duffie.

Butters: Mr. Earl Britt. Mrs. Butler. Mrs. Storms.

Calvary: Mrs. W. B. Warner. Mrs. S. E. Gooden. Mr. Kemp Watts.

Center Roads: Mr. and Mrs. Warren Dowless. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie

Bryan. Rev. and Mrs. Eddie Reynolds. Mrs. Bernice Jackson.

Mrs. Lena Bryan.

Clarkton: Mrs. X. B. Ellis. Mrs. William Carter. Mr. C. L. Campbell

Mrs. C. E. Evans. Mr. D. B. Little.
Council: Mr Novalee McDuffie. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Squires.
Cypress Creek: Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Davis. Mr. G. D. Johnson. Mrs.

G. D. Johnson.

Dublin First: Mrs. R. L. Summerlin. Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel.
Elizabethtown: Mrs. L. A. Tatum. Mrs. Homer Lucas. Mr. Raymond

Nunnery. Mr. D. S. Haire.
Galeed: Mrs. H. C. Edwards. Mr. Duncan McLean.
Grace: None.

Hickory Grove: Mr. G. B. Davis. Mr. Coy Hickman.

Lagoon: Mrs. Louanna Marshall. Mrs. Bertha D. Smith. Mrs. D. B. Pait.

Lisbon: Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Prevatte. Mrs. Lillian White. Mrs. Hazel

Priest. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Ward.
Love Grove: Mr. Walter Martin. Jr.. Mr. Thomas Jordan. Mr. Tom

Co m or.

Nat Moore: Mrs. Rachel Pridgen. Mrs. Rether Bigford. Miss Pernell
Bigford.

New Center: Mr. and Mrs. Harris Heaustess.
Northside: None.

Richardson: Mrs. Christine Davis. Mr. Ike Singletary. Mrs. Stanley Davis.

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Riverside: Mrs. Norman Rich, Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs. Murray Bordeaux.
Sandy Grove: Mr. T. E. Guyton, Mr. Harvey Edwards, Mr. Crofton
Kinlaw.

Shady Grove: Mrs. Wesley Santee, Mrs. Eugene Gaskins, Miss Lossie
Thompson.

Suggs Grove: Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Simmons Mr. Craven Cain.
Tar Heel: Mrs. Braxton Martin, Mr. Braxton Martin, Mr. S. A. Bedsole.
Whites Creek: Mrs. Ruby Priest, Mrs. Diamne Beard, Mrs. Elna Regan.
White Lake: Mr. Gaddie Smith, Mr. Arnold Melvin, Mrs. Gertrude
Deese.

White Oak: Mrs. Porter G. Cain, Mrs. Hallie McClure, Mrs. Mary

Williams, Mr. M. M. Jones.
Zion Hill: Mrs. Gladysteen Pait, Mr. and Mrs. William Butler, Mr. and

Mrs. Sanford Cain.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
October 31 , 1967 — September 30, 1968

BALANCE ON HAND OCTOBER 1, 1967 $1,616.76

RECEIPTS:

Abbottsburg Baptist Church 202.33

Bethel Baptist Church 233.75

Bladenboro First Baptist Church 624.00

Bladenboro West Baptist Church 100.00

Briar Branch Baptist Church 16.62

Butters Baptist Church 50.00

Calvary Baptist Church 30.00

Center Roads Baptist Church 305.35

Clarkton Baptist Church 627.00

Council Baptist Church 200.00

Cypress Creek 100.00

Dublin First Baptist Church 200.00

Elizabethtown Baptist Church 270.00

Galeed Baptist Church 75.00

Grace Baptist Church 50.00

Hickory Grove 153.00

Lagoon Baptist Church 41.00

Lisbon Baptist Church 133.00

Love Grove Baptist Church .00

Natmore Baptist Church .00

New Center Baptist Church .00

Northside Baptist Church 117.00

Richardson Baptist Church 50.00

Riverside Baptist Church 100.00

Sandy Grove Baptist Church 300.00

Shady Grove Baptist Church 300.00

Suggs Grove Baptist Church 134.92

Tar Heel Baptist Church 25.00

White Lake Baptist Church 125.00

White Oak Baptist Church 100.00

White's Creek Baptist Church 130.90

Zion Hill Baptist Church 100.00

Anonymous Donor 20.00

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Baptist State Convention 1,068.00

Minutes (20 churches) 292.40

Sale of Books 105.05

RECEIPTS FOR 1967-68 $6,379.32

TOTAL CASH FOR YEAR 1967-68 ,. $7,996.08

DISBURSEMENTS:

Missionary's Salary and Travel $2,859.96

Convention and Assembly 273.28

Office Equipment and Supplies 926.48

Postage Expense 134.36

Telephone Expense 165.76

Training Union 58.33

Rent Expense 216.00

Brotherhood Expense 45.00

Books and Literature 235.86

Minutes Expense 576.80

Music Expense 43.49

Woman's Missionary Union 50.00

Sunday School . 73.54

Youth Camp . 20.00

White Lake Resort Mission '87.31

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .$5,766.17

Grand Total Disbursements 5,766.17

BANK BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 1968 $2,229.91

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1968-69
Edd Nye, Chairman Finance Committee

SUPPLIES:

Postage $ 200.00

Office Supplies 300.00

Minutes 500.00

Office Equipment 400.00

Office Rent 216.00

Sub-Total 1,616.00

MISSIONARY:

Salary 2,400.00

Travel 650.00

Annuity 400.00

Convention & Assembly 400.00

Sub-Total 3,850.00

ORGANIZATION:

Associational Sunday School 100.00

Vacation Bible School 50.00

Associational Training Union 100.00

Associational Brotherhood & RA 125.00

Associational Music 100.00

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Associational Evangelism 100.00

Associational Woman's Missionary Union 100.00

Sub-Total 675.00

OTHER EXPENSE:

Clerk's Salary .... 100.00

Annual Meeting Programs 100.00

Telephone, Gas 350.00

Special Missions Projects 400.00

Contingency Fund 100.00

Sub-Total 1,050.00

TOTAL BUDGET $7,191.00

INCOME:

Bladen Association Churches 6,183.00

Baptist State Convention 1,008.00

TOTAL INCOME $7,191.00

REPORT ON ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS

It is with great pleasure and sincere thanks that I present this
report. Great pleasure in this most wonderful year we have had
working together in the promotion of associational missions — and sin-
cere thanks to everyone who has had a part in making this a great
year.

We are looking forward to — and planning for the CRUSADE
OF THE AMERICAS, March 16-30, 1969 — also the WORLD MISSIONS
CONFERENCE, March 8-13, 1970. We encourage all our churches
to participate in these two great opportunities.

A new ministry was begun in our association this summer — the
WHITE LAKE RESORT MINISTRY, under the direction of Rev. H. D.
Harris and Rev. Leroy Trevathan, with the assistance of members
of the White Lake Church and pastors of the association. We ap-
preciate the untiring efforts of all who helped. This is a great min-
istry and we are planning for this to be a continued ministry of our
association.

This year it has been my pleasure to serve or visit every church
of Bladen Association. I have served in or made 169 visits to
churches; attended 35 associational meetings; 20 meetings outside
the association; made 25 institutional visits; presented many denomina-
tional causes to pastors and church leaders: published and distributed
3600 bulletins; printed approximately 13,975 pieces of material, in-
cluding the Book of Reports; have had 339 individual and 206 group
conferences; 23 committee meetings; wrote approximately 206 letters
and 30 cards; and have driven at least 10,769 miles directly connected
with this work.

At the beginning of this new church year, pray for your mission-
ary and this work, that our association and our churches will continue
to go forward in the work of our Lord Christ.

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM REPORT

What the budget is to the local church, the Cooperative Program
is to the denomination. It is support for all missionary causes at

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home and abroad — it's preaching the gospel — it's healing in the
name of Jesus through hospitals and clinics everywhere — it is teach-
ing and training Christian leaders for all the great tasks of Kingdom
endeavor.

As our people worship with tithes and offerings Sunday by Sun-
day and as your church channels a worthy part of its income through
the Cooperative Program, we enter into partnership with God and
one another in obedience to the command, "Go . . . preach . . .
teach . . . !"

Let us resolve to pray earnestly for all Kingdom work through
the Cooperative Program and support our prayers with sacrificial giv-
ing of self and substance.

A new Eight Day Stewardship Program is available from the
Stewardship Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention. It sug-
gests visitation of every family in the church by the Deacons, prayer
by every church member and a Weekend Stewardship Revival. Many
of the pilot churches have found this an effective way to increase
giving and pledge the church's budget.

We encourage all the churches in Bladen Association to try the
Eight Day Stewardship Program and to give through the Cooperative
Program.

Porter G. Cain, Chairman of Stewardship

REPORT ON EVANGELISM

The first great responsibility of Baptists today is to proclaim
the message of the Gospel clearly, and under the empowering of
the Holy Spirit. The second is to see that the new life and purpose
of God found in Christ is the foreground of all our motives, attitudes
and actions in personal, cultural and organizational life and that this
involves us in helping meet the needs of all people. To express
the same things another way is to say evangelism is our first great re-
sponsibility and the second is to follow our Lord obediently, as taught
in the Scriptures.

To move with God this year and next in the Crusade of the
Americas means that we must be diligent in searching the Scriptures
and proclaiming the glorious Gospel of Christ revealed therein; and
to walk daily with God in the fellowship of prayer. This done faith-
fully and sincerely day by day across the weeks and months will bring
individuals and churches into vital relationship with God.

It is urgently important that every church be confronted with
the opportunity and responsibility of participating with other Baptists
across the Western hemisphere in prayer concern for a spiritual awak-
ening to be experienced in the simultaneous revival meetings next
Spring. Messengers to the association are therefore urged to see that
every church rightly faces this challenge.

In our association the following churches have said they will par-
ticipate in the Crusade: Galeed, Hickory Grove, Clarkton, Bladenboro
First, Dublin First, Butters, New Center, West Bladenboro, White's
Creek, Council, Shady Grove, Sandy Grove, Suggs Grove, Lisbon and
Briar Branch.

The Crusade of the Americas Rally for Bladen Association was
held Sept. 23 in the Elizabethtown Baptist Church. Rev. William

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Lamb, of the State Division of Evangelism and Dr. Charles Howard
were guest speakers. 149 were present.

Eugene B. Gaskins, Chairman

CHRISTIAN LIFE REPORT

This has been a year of little activity for the Christian Life Com-
mittee. Not that action has not been needed but because of tight
schedules etc., a great deal has aot been accomplished. We have
endeavored to better acquaint ourselves with possible courses of ac-
tion and look forward to more activity in the new year. It is hoped
that all our churches will be working to promote better under-
standing between all people and at the same time be setting an ex-
ample in Christian living that will be for the betterment of our entire
county. We hope to be established before the end of the new year
to the extent that we will be able to serve or advise any of our churches
in any sort of situation. With the prayerful support and cooperation
of all our people, the work of the Christian Life Committee will be
minimized.

J. Garland Bordeaux, Chairman

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE REPORT

There are rapid changes occurring in Southern Baptist literature
today. The presses are running overtime in an attempt to speak

to current needs and demands being made upon it by the local Bap-
tist churches. The Sunday School Board has shown new initiative
and desire to offer thoughtful and courageous leadership to our peo-
ple.

HOME LIFE of the Southern Baptist Convention Press and the
BIBLICAL RECORDER of our State Convention should be in the bud-
get of every church. The budget should allow the publications to
be sent to every family. The RECORDER is the best state paper in
the Southern Baptist Convention and as Baptists we should read it
to keep aware of our work in North Carolina and the world. Inform-
ed Baptists are better Baptists.

Thomas C. Womble, Chairman

CHRISTIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Your Representative of Christian Higher Education would, first
of all, take this opportunity to express our thanks for your gifts to
our colleges in the past. Last year Bladen Baptists gave a total of
$396.41 to our schools of higher learning — Campbell, Chowan, Gard-
ner-Webb, Mars Hill, Meredith, Wake Forest and Wingate — which
have a combined enrollment this year of 12,024 students.

Church related colleges have taken the lead in restoring disci-
pline in moral and ethical responsibility on the college campus. This
is a time for us to grasp the opportunity to work with our young peo-
ple to establish an effective Christian witness in America.

It is time for the church, hand in hand with the Christian College,
to reestablish a sense of Christian values in American life.

Forums will be held again this year on all our college campuses.
Announcements will be sent to pastors and Sunday School Superin-
tendents as soon as the schedule can be arranged.

Let us get to know our Christian colleges better and resolve to
give them the very best help we possibly can.

Mrs. Joseph F. Gallehugh, Representative

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION REPORT

Each new year is begun by a Council meeting to orieatate new
members and to make clear our duties and objectives. In an Annual
Planning meeting we formulate plans for the year and set dates.
These meetings and dates were correlated with the Bladen Associa-
tional Calendar.

Leadership training was provided October 26 in the Elizabeth-
town Church under the conference theme of, 'My Church Ministering
in Love."

A Mission Study Institute was held under the direction of Mrs.
Howard Watts, Associational Mission Study Director, January 26. In-
struction was given to each age level organization as to the best teach-
ing methods for mission books and available resources for materials
and visual aids.

The Associational G. A. Rally was held March 23 in the Bladen-
boro Church with Mrs. H. D. Harris, Associate G. A. Director presid-
ing. Miss Ruth Martin, professor of Religion from Pembroke Col-
lege, presented slides of her Holy Land tour. A fellowship and so-
cial period followed.

Sandy Grove Baptist Church was the meeting place for the Annual
WMU Session with the Galeed Church serving as co-hostess. The
theme, "Involved in Ministering" was used. Miss Kathryn Bullard
and the Rev. Bill Rogerson were guests on the program. Miss Bullard
serves our state as WMS Director, and the Rev. Roberson has served
as missionary to Vietnam. The Rev. S. W. Jolly, Associational Mod-
erator gave the charge to the new Council. Other features added
to the inspiration and the excellent meal provided a time for fellow-
ship.

The YWA Council met quarterly, with the highlights meeting
being during Christmas holidays when high school and college YWA's
meet for inspiration and fellowship. Mrs. Ada Hayes, YWA Director
led these with help from the YWA Council.

Clarkton Church was host for the Prayer Retreat, April 17, under
the direction of Mrs. J. F. Freeman, Prayer Director. Dr. Francis
Chesson was speaker.

August 15 at Lock No. 2 near Elizabethtown, the Sunbeam Day
Camp was held under the direction of Mrs. S. F. Taylor and Mrs.
Milton Fisher. Features were: Mission Study, Nature Hike, Recrea-
tion and Crafts. A picnic lunch was enjoyed.

Youth Camp was well attended this year at Southwood College,
Salemburg. The Eastern-Bladen Camp theme was, "Christ, My Pilot
in Life Shall Be."

We anticipate 1968-69 with the new approach to organization for
WMU.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Eugene B. Gaskins, President

SEMINARY EXTENSION REPORT

The Bladen Association Seminary Extension Center planned a
course of study for the Spring of 1968, however because of a lack
of enrollees, the course was not held. Plans are underway for a
session to be offered in the Spring of 1969.

The ministers of the association have been offered the oppor-
tunity for a series of credit granting seminars on the book of Isiah,

in preparation for the January Bible Study.

A special offering of the Seminary Extension Center is a home
study entitled "Profile of Christian Experience" by Dr. Ralph A. Her-
ring.

Pastors are urged to be alert to the presence of members of their
church who may be enriched by the "in dept." study offered by Sem-
inary Extension, and to channel them in that direction.

Leroy Trevathan

Kendrick Hester

J. Garland Bordeaux

J. P. Royal, Chairman

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

The past year has been a busy and successful year. The fol-
lowing projects were held last year. (1) Sunday School Leadership
Clinic, Bladenboro First Church, February 19, 1968 — attending 160,
pastors 10, churches represented 20. (2) Associational Sunday School
Growth Workshop, Dublin Fihst Church, April 25, 1968— Led by George
Stuart and Dr. Claude White. (3) Associational Crusade of the
Americas Rally, Elizabethtown Church, September 23, 1968 — Dr.
Charles B. Howard, speaker. Attending were 140, pastors

10, Sunday School Superintendents 4, churches represented 14. (4)
Associational Vacation Bible School Clinic, Shady Grove Church, March
26, 1968 — attending 124, pastors 8, churches represented 20. Vacation
Bible Schools were reported from 25 churches. Congratulations to
Dublin First Church which reported a Standard Vacation Bible School.

What will we have in 1968-69? We will have a Vacation Bible
School Clinic. There will be a Central Training School at the Eli-
zabethtown Church in February. Plans for other Sunday School work
are too vague to mention as yet, but you will hear about them.

Let's make this the best year yet.

Respectfully submitted,

Raymond Nunnery, Superintendent

REPORT OF MISSIONS COMMITTEE

Associational mission action is almost entirely the composite of
the church mission action of the association. The objective of the
committee is to stimulate mission concern, to survey possibilities for
mission projects, to assist the churches in locating, establishing, and
conducting church mission projects, and to conduct mission projects
as assigned by the association.

In our association the Missions Committee superintends the work
of the Associational Missionary. In the past year the committee has
worked alongside the missionary, Mrs. Ruth Prince, and supported her
in the fine work she has been doing.

In a call meeting held at the Dublin First Baptist Church in
November, 1967, members of the Missions Committee voted to provide
Mrs. Prince with some audio-visual aids equipment which would help
her tremendously in her service to the churches as our missionary.
The equipment has also been made available to the churches. It
includes a 16MM Projector, a folding machine and a carosel slide
projector. An air-conditioner was purchased during the summer for
the associational office at the very low price of $41.20.

Mrs. Prince has been a dedicated servant of Bladen Baptists and

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has done an exceptional job in her capacity. She has received the
small sum of $2,210 for salary during the past year. We have asked
that this be raised to $2,400 for the coming year plus an additional
$400 for Retirement Annuity.

Respectfully submitted,

Nash A. Odom, Chairman

MUSIC REPORT

The Music Ministry, one of the five program organizations of
the Church, is a service to all the people through the medium of
music. It aids in developing the music program for the entire
church and functions wherever music is used in church life. All
of our churches have a music ministry.

During the 1967-68 year, your music committee sponsored two
associational workshop at White Lake and Center Roads Churches
in January. There were approximately 253 enrolled. Also there
was a very successful Associational Choir Festival held in April at the
Bethel Church with ten choirs participating from nine churches.

It has been a good year and we ask for the continued support
of all the pastors and church members.

Mrs. R. L. Summerlin

INTERRACIAL COOPERATION

At the Southern Baptist Convention, Houston, Texas, June 5, 1968,
"A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE CRISIS IN OUR NATION" was
amended and approved by the messengers to the convention.

It was greed that — we face a crisis, should review our efforts,
voice our confession and declare our commitment. An appeal was
made — that all Southern Baptists join in a self-examination under
the Spirit of God and to accept the present crisis as a challenge from
God to strive for reconciliation by love.

What are we to do as Baptists of Bladen Association? It is
recommended that each association adopt the statement of crisis.
Each individual and each church should decide what God have
them do in regards to this crisis in our nation — to act. Copies
of "A STATEMENT CONCERNING THE CRISIS IN OUR NATION"
are available from the Associational Office.

REPORT OF BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA

Through no fault of their own, many boys and girls across our
state are victims of broken homes; sometimes by the death of one or
both parents, but often because of their refusal to accept the respon-
sibilities of parenthood. Christian love and concern for these un-
fortunate children is expressed by North Carolina Baptists through
the work of Baptist Children's Homes.

An already strong program of group care in being strengthened
at MILLS HOME, KENNEDY HOME and ODUM HOME. Every effort
is made to maintain a home-like atmosphere with cottage parents
responsible for the daily care of the children. Plans are progress-
ing for a new children's home near Clyde in Haywood County to pro-
vide care for fifty children in the western area with the tentative ad-
mission date set for September, 1969. Much progress has been made
in working with emotionally disturbed children at GREER HOME
in Chapel Hill. WALL HOME, now in its second year of operation

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and located between Thomasville and Winston-Salem, provides spec-
ial assistance to a small number of boys who need help in emotion-
al adjustment, academic tutoring and individual therapy. All cam-
puses are operating at full capacity and the Board has approved the
building of two new family style cottages at Mills Home and an in-
firmary and recreation building at Kennedy Home. There is a grow-
ing need for Christian Foster homes, particularly in the eastern area.
Many families are finding much happiness and a great opportunity
for service in caring for foster children.

Financial support for the Homes comes through the Cooperative
Program, the Once-a-month and Thanksgiving Offerings and special
gifts. More and more people are remembering loved ones and friends
with memorial contributions. Let us resolve NOW that when by the
grace of God, we sit with our families at a bountiful Thanksgiving
table, we will give generously to BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES.

Mrs. J. F. Freeman, Representative

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT

This is a full year in our Baptist Hospital with more then thirty
thousand sick people being given medical service and Christian min-
istry, and more than 165,000 visits being made to the clinics of the
hospital. In addition to this, more than 700 persons are receiving
training in the various fields of medical care and Christian service,
and a vast amount of medical research is being done in the causes
and treatments of the diseases which afflict us and our loved ones.

The Development Program, which is greatly to increase the ca-
pacity of the Medical Center to train and to serve, is progressing on
schedule. The cost of this large Development Program is being pro-
vided by interested individuals, corporations, foundations and govern-
ment agencies, which recognize the valuable service our Medical Cen-
ter is rendered and the urgent need for enlarging these services.

But this is a very difficult year financially, and our hospital has
been forced to make important changes in its financial policies. In
the face of the mounting costs and the increasing needs of our people,
the hospital has been struggling with a growing deficit. The gap
has continued to increase between the cost of free service and the
money we have provided for this service. The amount of the free
service now will have to be governed by the amount of the Mother's
Day Fund.

The great concern at our Baptist Hospital is for these patients
who must have financial assistance if they are to get the specialized
care they need. The Mother's Day Offering will need to ge greatly
increased if our hospital is to fulfill its misson to our people who
most need it. Bladen's Mother's Day Offerings, January through
September 1968 is $2,782.47. Please give more!

Mrs. Theron Pait, Representative

BROTHERHOOD REPORT

The Associational Brotherhood is to help organize, strengthen or
assist Church Brotherhoods in any way possible. There were six-
teen Brotherhood organizations reported in last year's minutes. All
churches are encouraged to organize this most important work in mis-
sions for men.

This year two Associational Brotherhood meetings were held.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The first was the Workshop held at Dublin First Baptist Church for
training of local church Brotherhood officers. This meeting was un-
der the direction of your Brotherhood Director and Rev. Edwin Bul-
lock, Brotherhood Department of the Baptist State Convention. Ap-
proximately 75 attended this meeting.

The second meeting was also held at Dublin First Church on Sep-
tember 20th, for the annual Men-Boys' Night with' an attendance of
eighty. A film on Camping at CaRaway was shown. The guest
speaker was Mr. CharHe McCullers of Dunn, North Carolina who gave
a very inspiring message.

The Brotherhood Department of your association is placing quar-
terly "Baptist Men's Journals" in the Bladen County Hospital, Sunny
Acres Rest Home, and the Prison Camp at White Lake.

Your Director attended a training meeting in Winston-Salem and
also attended the State Baptist Men's Convention in Charlotte.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C. Hickman

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

Whenever the American Bible Society publishes the scripture
whether it is the whole Bible, The New Testament or even a scripture
portion in a new translation, format or design, it is to make it easier
for someone, somewhere to read and understand God's word. Is this
not what we want?

They can also furnish stimulating new programs and materials
for Bible reading and educational and evangelistic projects.

When you need help in any of the fields mentioned above, please
contact your American Bible Society. You will find most of their
materials under cost.

This work is made possible by voluntary gifts from churches and
individuals such as yourself.

Respectfully submitted,
James C. Ray

ANNUITY REPORT— 1967-68

The Southern Baptist Protection Program provides additional
benefits for disability, new benefits for children, education of chil-
dren and dependent parent. These extra benefits are in Plan A.
The Protection Plan incorporates three plans into one certificate.

According to the last Annuity report received, Bladen Associa-
tion has only four churches participating in the Annuity Program.
They are: Clarkton, Sandy Grove, Dublin First and Bladenboro First.
We encourage other churches to investigate and take part.

For all men who are enrolled during 1968, any penalty against
widow, disability and children's benefits due to delayed participation
will be waived.

Rev. Guy Cain promotes the Protection Program in North Carolina.
He is jointly employed by the Annuity Board and the North Carolina
Baptist Convention. For information about any of the plans in the
Protection Program, contact Rev. Guy Cain, 301 Hillsborough Street,
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603, or write the Annuity Board, SBC, 511
North Akard Building, Dallas, Texas 75201.

C. E. Brisson

TRAINING UNION REPORT

We would like to express our thanks to all who helped in the
Training Union Department this past year. We are happy to report
that we had 380 present on our "M" Night last year. We also observed
"Youth Night" in our association with 100 present for this. We are
very grateful for each and every one who had a part in our programs
this past year.

Respectfully submitted,
Clyde W. Coates, Jr., Director
REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE

The auditing committee of Bladen Association met on Wednesday,
October 16, 1968, and looked over the treasurer's books and records.
The committee reports that the books and records are in a fine shape
and we feel that our treasurer needs to be commended for doing
an excellent job in keeping our associational books. One member of
the committee, Mr. John Lee, is going to work with the treasurer in
setting up a better bookkeeping system for the association.

Respectfully submitted,

Nash A. Odom, Chairman

John Lee

Theron Fait

NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOMES FOR THE AGING

The past year in your Baptist Homes for the Aging has been
one of the most eventful in the history of the homes. Of primary
significance was the opening of the Yanceyville Home on November
1, 1967, and dedicatory services on April 25, 1968, with Governor
Dan Moore as the principal speaker. When the Yanceyville Home,
accommodating 31 residents, is filled to capacity, the number living
in all our Homes will reach 200.

Baptists of North Carolina should be thankful for their record
in ministering to the residents in their five Homes for the Aging.
Life among the residents in the Homes is most interesting, and if
one wonders about activity among those whose average age is 80, let
him come and see.

Let everyone who is contributing to this great area of human
need be grateful to the Lord to be a part of a great denomination
that has had the vision to plan for the aging, and is moving forward
in meeting the needs of this very deserving group.

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel, Representative
Bladen Baptist Association

FOUNDATION REPORT

During the past year, The North Carolina Baptist Foundation, Inc.,
has made regular and systematic progress. More and more of
our Baptist people are inquiring about the services of the Foundation
and are following these inquiries with concrete evidence of their con-
cern. Some have made a direct monetary contributions through the
Foundation for a particular agency or institution. Others, with the
help of their lawyers, have made provisions in their wills that through
the Foundation Christian causes have been remembered.

One of our major emphases has been in the area of will making.
Our pastors, associational superintendents, and our church repre-
sentatives have given encouraging help in this educatiinal campaign.

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The response in each instance, whether in an association or individual
church, has been most gratifying.

We solicit your prayers and your continuing cooperation. The
Foundation remains ready to assist you in any phase of our endeavors.
Please call on us if we can be of assistance to you.

REPORT OF HISTORIAN

Future generations will be looking back into our records to
find a foundation upon which they can build. It is important that
we keep good records and preserve them for the future. We have
received much help this year from the records that have been left
to us by our forefathers.

The historian has endeavored to write the histories of two
churches this year for the minutes of the association which makes
twelve churches with histories recorded in the minutes. This year
the Sandy Grove Baptist Church which was founded in 1373 and the
Clarkton Baptist Church which was founded in 1884 will have their
histories recorded. As well as a brief history in the minutes, the
historian has endeavored to write a more lengthy history for each
of the churches. He has also continued work on a detailed history
of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. He has also been gathering
has also been working on a history of the Bladen Association
has also been working on a history of the Bladen Baptist Association
Woman's Missionary Union which will be made available in the
Spring of 1969.

The historian would appreciate any historical information that
anyone might have that would assist him in compiling the history
of Bladen Baptist Association and the history of Bladen County.
Nash A. Odom, Historian

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1— NAME AND OBJECT
Section 1. This body shall be known as the Bladen Baptist
Association.

Section 2. The object of this Association shall be to extend the
privileges of the Gospel; to emphasize the responsibility of its
membership in relation to Missions, Benevolences, Education, and in
looperation with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and
the Southern Baptist Convention, to increase the intelligence and
spiritual power of the people, and to promote harmony and fellowship
among the churches.

ARTICLE 2— MEMBERSHIP

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Section 2. Any church failing to report for two consecutive years
shall be investigated by the officers of the Association and effort be
made to reclaim.

ARTICLE 4— OFFICERS

Section 4. The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of,
or at the discretion of the Moderator.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds
of the Association subject to its order and make written reports of
same to each Association meeting.

ARTICLE 5— COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the
officers of the Association, all pastors of the churches in the
Association, and one duly elected member from and by each church
and reported in the Associational Letter of the church. The Executive
Committee shall divide itself into the following Committees:

a: Program Committee, whose duty it shall be to plan the
program of the annual meetings of the Association, and to

select those who shall write the customary reports concerning
the work of the agencies and institutions of our denomination.
The Vice-Moderator shall be chairman.

Section 3. At the meeting of the Association the Moderator shall
appoint the following committees to report to the session at its
convenience:

1. Committee on place and preacher.

2. Committee on resolutions.

3. Auditing committee.

4. Committee on petitionary letters (if needed).

Section 4. Other temporary committees that may be created by
the Association shall be appointed by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 6— AMENDMENTS

BY-LAWS

1. The Association shall meet annually on Wednesday and
Thursday after the second Sunday in October, and shall hold such
quarterly inspirational meetings as it may decide.

2. All sessions of the Association shall be opened with a>
devotional service and closed with a prayer.

3. Messengers from 10 of the affiliated churches shall constitute
a quorum.

4. The order of business shall be made at the beginning of each
session, and shall be changed only by a vote of the body.

5. A copy of the minutes shall be sent to each corresponding
secretary of the Department of State Mission Board, secretary of
survey and statistics of the Baptist Sunday School Board.

7. The By-laws may be changed at any annual session by a
majority vote of the members present.

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A HISTORY OF CLARKTON BAPTIST CHURCH

The Clarkton Baptist Church was organized on February 16, 1884,
with sixteen charter members, under the leadership of Reverend R.
M. Hilburn who began this work on the invitation of G. W. Hester.
One acre of land was secured from J. D. Currie and his wife, A. L.
Currie, on December 8, 1884, upon which a church house was to be
built. The trustees that handled the transaction were J. W. Hester
and W. T. Gooden. The line began on the Railroad Bank near J.
W. Hester's Blacksmith Shop. The deed is filed in Bladen County
Register of Deeds Office.

Clarkton Baptist Church was received into the Cape Fear Asso-
ciation in October 1884, and continued there until the organization
of Bladen County Baptist Association in 1892 when Clarkton became
one of the charter members of the said association. The church
later decided to go back to the old association. In the October con-
ference, 1924, Clarkton Church moved to rejoin the Bladen Associa-
tion again. Delegates to Bladen Association in 1924 were Alex
Register, G. W. Hester and W. J. Gooden. On October 7, 1925, upon
the presentation of a letter of dismission from the Cape Fear-Col-
umbus Association, the Clarkton Church was recognized at the Bladen
Association and welcomed into the body. The delegates in 1925
were W. E. Allen, H. L. Helms, H. F. Little, H. S. Register and G. W.
Hester.

Clarkton Church was a charter member of the Central Union which
was organized at the Galeed Church in 1885. Other charter mem-
bers of the Central Union were Galeed Church and Sandy Grove

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Church. On November 7, 1892, delegates from the churches of
Bladen County met at Mt. Pleasant Church (now Lisbon) and organ-
ized the Bladen County Baptist Association. Bladen Association has
met with Clarkton Church on seven occasions, in 1897, 1926, 1930,
1944, 1952, 1959 and 1966.

The first building was begun during the first year of the church's
history. The church minutes mention work on the building several
times in the first fifteen years. In 1911 the vestibule and steeple
were added. In 1923 an addition was made on the back of the
building providing a new platform, choir, and two classrooms.

On April 7, 1949, the church voted to build a church pastorium.
A building committee was appointed consisting of Eubie Evans,
Charlie Campbell, Brooks Little, Norwood Hester and Norman Ellis.
A lot was secured from Mr. C. S. Clark and a new pastor's home was
built for the sum of $5,334.95. On November 13, 1957, the church
voted to build an additional room to the pastorium.

The present church building was begun in 1950. A ground-breaking
service was held on January 22, 1950, and work began the day after
the ground-breaking and continued, without debt, until the comple-
tion of the building. Over 8,000 hours of labor were given by the
members of the church during construction. The total cost of
the building, including a conservative estimate of the value of the
volunteer labor, was approximately $52,000. The first worship service
was held in the new building on March 9, 1952. A dedication service
was held on November 28, 1954, and the new building was de-
dicated to the glory of God. The Dedicatory Message was delivered
by Dr. M. A. Huggins, Executive Secretary of the Baptist State Con-
vention. On March 13, 1963, the church voted to air-condition the
entire church plant at a cost of $6,800.

In 1968, the church built a new pastorium at a cost of over
$33,000. This is one of the finest pastor's homes in the state. The
old pastomium was sold for $9,000.

The following known pastors have served the church: A. H. Porter
(1914), J. D. Howell (1915-1916), J. H. Poteet (1917-1918), H. Love
(1921-1923), W. O. Biggs (1926-1928), A. L, Turner (1929-1931), L, R.
Ennis (1932), W. O. Biggs (1933-36), R. H. Hall (1937), Rev. Conoley
(1939), O. R. Miller (1940-42), S. Russel Goodman (1943), Marvin
Beasley (1944-46), E. E. Ulrich (1946), John A. Moore (1949-1954),
Thomas Tobey (1955-1957), Thomas Wolfe (1957-1962), Woodrow W.
Neal (1962-1964), and Peyton Royal (1965 to the present).

On November 2, 1930, the church voted to license James Little
to preach the gospel.

The earliest Sunday School record is for 1891 when there were
45 enrolled. Before the organization of the church a Sunday School
class was taught by Mr. Wash Hester on the porch of a store near
the site of the first church building. Those known to have served
as Sunday School Superintendents have been: N. E. Bachelor, W. J.
Gooden, Robert H. Britt, C. E. Evans, E. W. Warner, N. G. Ellis,
C. V. Little, H. H. Prince, and N. B. Ellis.

The earliest Training Union record is for 1925 when there were 32
enrolled and Eunice Register was the director. Others having served
as directors are Maydee Yandle, L. L. Warner, Mrs. C. L. Campbell,
Eugene Warner, Mrs. Brooks Little, W. J. Green, D. B. Little, Harry

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H. Prince, Charles V. Little, Harold Ingram, Steve M. Little, G. Hubert
Bryan and Max Home.

The first record of a Woman's Missionary Union is 1921 when
Mrs. E. L. Green was president. Others having served as president
include Mrs. G. W. Hester, Mrs. A. C. Johnson, Mrs. R. H. Britt, Mrs.
M. K. Beasley, Mrs. L. L. Warner, Mrs. W. J. Green, Mrs. Worth War-
ner, Mrs. N. B. Ellis, Mrs. Harry Prince, Mrs. Brooks Little, Mrs.
Leroy Gooden, Mrs. Norman Page, Mrs. Charles Little, Mrs. H. M.
Rivenbark.

The first record of a Brotherhood is 1953 when Harry Prince
was President. Others having served are Charles Little, D. B. Little,
W. E. McKellar, Ed Atkinson, Roy Williford, E. C. Elkins, Ben F.
Little and W. W. Marlowe.

The following have served as clerk: W. J. Gooden, J. H. Campbell,
Eubie Evans, C. L. Campbell, R. H. Hood, H. M. Rivenbark, Miss
Marilyn Meggs and Mrs. Charles V. Little. The membership of
the church has increased from sixteen members in 1884 to 364
in 1967.

A HISTORY OF SANDY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

On June 19, 1873, Elders R. M. Sessoms and E. Davis Johnson
assembled at a station on the Fair Bluff Road eight miles from Eli-
zabethtown as a presbytery to constitute the Sandy Grove Baptist
Church. The sermon was preached by Elias Davis Johnson from
Philippians 1:9-10. R. M. Sessoms acted as moderator. There
were eleven charter members, two came by letter from Hickory Grove
Baptist Church and nine came by baptism. They were: James H.
Rising, Willis White, M. S. Dove, Abigail Guyton, Elizabeth J. Rising,
Sarah E. Rising, Comfort Storm, Sarah J. Storm, Mary C. Davis,
Elizabeth A. Davis and Margaret Dove.

Sandy Grove Church is a daughter church of Hickory Grove
Church. In the April, 1873, minutes of Hickory Grove Church it is
recorded that a new church was being constituted near the eight

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mile post and in the June Conference a letter was granted to
Evander Singletary to join the church known as the "Sandy Grove
Church in Bladen County". Mr. Evander Singletary was a delegate
to the Cape Fear Baptist Association from Sandy Grove in 1873.
Other letters were later granted to those wishing to unite with Sandy
Grove.

The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for T873 record that
Sandy Grove Church was a member of the said association with 46
members and the delegates to the association that year were M. S.
Dove, R. Edwards and E. Singletary. The minutes say about the
church "Newly constituted, under favorable auspices". The church
contributed $4.60 to missions that year. The minutes of the Cape,
Fear Association for 1874 record Sandy Grove with 45 members ana
that everything was in "Peace and Harmony." The minutes of the
Cape Fear Association for 1879 record Sandy Grove with 90 members.

Sandy Grove Church was a charter member of the Central Union
which was organized at the Galeed Church in 1885. Other charter
members of the Central Union were Galeed Church and Clarkton
Church. On November 7, 1892, delegates from the churches of Bla-
den County met at Mt. Pleasant Church (now Lisbon) and organized
the Bladen County Baptist Association. Bladen Association has
met with Sandy Grove Church on three occasions, in 1937, 1953,
and 1964.

The associational minutes record that the church building was
built in 1873. It was valued at that time worth $1,000. In 1949,
$4,272 was spent on new construction and in 1950, $839 was spent
on new construction. A new educational building was built in 1965
and the minutes of the association record $25,496 as being spent
on new construction.

A deed in Bladen County Courthouse, Register of Deeds Office,
records that on February 16, 1921, an acre of land on the Fair
Bluff and Elizabethtown Road was given to Sandy Grove by Robert
Gibson. Another deed record records that on October 6, 1964, the
church was given an acre and a half of land and on the Southside of
Highway 242 and adjoining the Westside of the Sandy Grove Church lot.
This land was given by Dewey D. Guyton and his wife Mary Helen
Guyton and T. Emmett Guyton.

An incomplete list of pastors who served the church includes:
A. J. Freeman (1903), M. L. Mintz (1905), D. L. Johnson (1910-1914),
J. T. Tyner (1917), E. O. Johnson (1919), R. E. Powell (1920-21), S.
N. Watson (1922-23), C. B. Home (1924), R. M. Hilburn (1926), W. A.
Coleman (1928-1932), C. R. Hinton (1934-1936), Wilbur Edwards (1940-
1946), Gaston Hester (1947-1961) and Eugene B. Gaskins (1962 to pres-
ent. The longest known pastorate was that of Gaston Hester who
served the church for 14 years.

The earliest membership record we have of Sandy Grove is 1873
when there were 46 members. This was the year the church was or-
ganized. The largest membership was reached in 1967 when there
were 294 members. The following known clerks have served the
church: A. Z. Davis, F. J. Adams, N. B. Kinlaw, R. L. Guyton,
Harvey Edwards, C. J. Dove, Nash Edwards, L. B. Cain, Elwood Evans,
Rufus Watson, Crofton Kinlaw, Mrs. Clara Cain and Mrs. Gaston Russ.

A Sunday School was in existence as early as 1903 which is

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the earliest record we have available that mentions the Sunday School.
The largest Sunday School enrollment was reached in 1967 with
294 enrolled. An incomplete list of those serving as Sunday School
Superintendents is as follows: Z. A. Davis, Edgar Edwards, T. J.
Adams, W. P. Dove, N. B. Kinlaw, Emmet Guyton, Douglas Bryan.
T. Emmet Guyton served for over 40 years as Sunday School Super-
intendent.

A BYPU was organized as early as 1929 when there were 60
enrolled. It lasted for about 7 years and disbanded. A Training
Union was organized in 1949 with T. E. Guyton as Director and there
were 68 enrolled. The largest enrollment was in 1964 when there
were 124 enrolled. The following known persons have served as
directors: T. E. Guyton, Elwood Edwards, Richard Edwards, Mrs.
Stuart Davis, Franklin Adams, Willie Bryan, Harvey Edwards, Nash
Edwards, Milford Carson, Douglas Bryan, Bobby Batten, Currie Long,
and Marshall Long.

An attempt was made to organize a WMU in 1924 with Mrs.
F. J. Adams as the President. It did not continue. It was re-
organized in 1940 with Mrs. T. Emmett Guyton as the President. She
served as president at least 17 years. Others having served are:
Mrs. Nash Edwards and Mrs. Mable Price. Gifts to missions have
increased from S4.60 in 1873 to SI, 832 in 1967. The greatest in-
terest and mission growth has been during the pastorate of Eugene
B. Gaskins. There have been many years in the history of Sandy
Grove Church when over 50 percent of the receipts went to the cause
of missions.

An attempt was made to organize a Brotherhood as early as
1954 when Crofton Kinlaw was elected. Rev. Eugene B. Gaskins
became pastor in 1962 and organized one that year. Those serving
as Brotherhood Presidents have been Emmett Guyton and Milford
Carson. The enrollment climbed from 26 members in 1963 to 44
members in 1967.

The first treasurer of which we have any record was N. B.
Kinlaw in 1923. Others having served in this capacity have been:
F. A. Kinlaw, C. J. Dove, W. 0. Guyton, A. W. Shaw, Dewey D.
Guyton. The present treasurer, Dewey D. Guyton, has served for
9 years. The receipts for 1965 were S3L536.

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

On Wednesday and Thursday after the second Sunday in October, 1892, The Cape Fear
Association met at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The churches of Bladen County were called
to a meeting later in October at Brown's Creek Baptist Church to discuss the organization
of a Bladen County Association. Delegates at that meeting decided to organize. On Novem-
ber 7, 1892, delegates from the churches of Bladen County met at Ml Pleasant Baptist
Church, Lisbon, and organized the Bladen County Baptist Association. In the Historical
Table this meeting is designated the First Annual Session.

Session
Year

CHURCH

Moderator

Clerk

Preacher

1892 Mt. Pleasant William Brunt j H.

1893 Cypress Creek — William Brunt H.

1894 Galeed William Brunt F.

1895 White Oak _ _ William Brunt F.

1896 Hickory Grove William Brunt F.

1897 | Clarkton W. S. Melvin P.

1898 White Oak W. S. Melvin F.

1899 Frenches Creek _ W. S. Melvin F.

1900 Mt. Pleasant W. S. Melvin F.

1901 Garland W. S. Melvin _ F.

1902 Galeed _ W. S. Melvin F.

1903 White Oak W. S. Melvin F.

1904 Shady Grove W7illiam Brunt F.

1905 White Lake William Brunt F.

1906 | Hickory Grove .... R. M. Hilburn F.

B. Register
B. Register
S. Averitt _
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt _
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt _
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...

W. S. Melvin
A. J. Broadax
R. L. Byrd
William Brisson
William Brunt
C. E. Beard
L P. Hedgepeth
E. J. Edwards
W. S. Ballard
H. C. Dillard
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
A. H. Porter
J. S. Farmer
H. B. Humphrey

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION — CONTINUED

Session
Year

CHURCH

Moderator

Clerk

F. S. Averitt

F. S. Averitt *

F. S. Averitt

D. B. Johnson

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis ._

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis _

Seth Lewis

Seth Lewis _

Seth Lewis

a. A. Britt

R. A. Britt

Leon D. Smith

John A. Moore

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel

Thomas Carroll

Thomas Wolfe

Edd Nye

Walter Bryan

Leola G. McDaniel

Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Othella S. Heflin
Othella S. Heflin

Preacher

1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920
1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952

White Oak

Abbottsburg ....
White Lake ......

Mt. Zion

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Bladenboro

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Elizabethtown .
White Oak

Center Road

Elizabethtown .
Hickory Grove

White Oak

Galeed

Love's Grove ._

Clarkton

White Oak

White's Creek

Bladenboro

Clarkton

Elizabethtown
Hickory Grove

Bethel

Abbottsburg ....

White Oak

Tar Heel

Sandy Grove
Center Road ....
White Lake ......

Bethel

Zion Hill

White's Creek

Galeed

Clarkton

Hickory Grove

Bladenboro

Cypress Creek
Shady Grove ...
Elizabethtown .

Lisbon

Center Roads ..
Love Grove

Clarkton

1953

Dublin First ..

Sandy Grove

1954

Shady Grove

Zion Hill

1955

Bladenboro First.

Hickory Grove

1956

Lisbon

Center Roads

1957

Dublin First

Shady Grove

1958

Whites Creek

Bethel

1959

Elizabethtown

Clarkton

1960

Cvpress Creek

White Oak

1961

Galeed

Butters

1962

Dublin

Riverside

1963

Northside

White Lake

1964

Suggs Grove

Sandy Grove

1965

Bethel

Shady Grove

1966

Zion Hill

Clarkton

1967

Bladenboro First

Whites Creek

1968

Elizabethtown

Tar Heel

M. Hilburn

W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse

A. Layton

E. Powell

N. Watson _

O. Biggs

N. Watson

N. Watson _.

O. Biggs

J. Hester

D. Pridgen

O. Biggs

J. Hall

W. Woodhouse.
W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse.
W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse
W. Woodhouse

D. Brisson

Leon D. Smith

J. H. McCrimmon
Joe A. Campbell ..
Thomas A. Wolfe

E. R. Boyd

Oren Honeycutt ...

Sidney Britt

Jerry Wallace

Eugene Gaskins ....

Eugene Gaskins

Ed Nye

Ed Nye _

Ed Nye

S. W. Jolly
S. W. Jolly

P. T. Britt
Livingston Johnson
P. O. Meoks

A. L. Betts

T. P. Hedgepeth

J. M. Fleming

J. M. Hester

Livingston Johnson

R. L. Byrd

J. D. Howell

R. L. Byrd

R. E. Powell

E. O. Johnson

R. E. Powell

S. N. Watson

W. D. Pridgen

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

S. N. Watson

L. E. Dutton

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

W. A. Coleman

J. M. Page

R. J. Hall '

C. R. Hinton

E A. Paul

J. C. Hough

Joel Johnson

J. M. Page

W. O. Biggs

C. B. Home

M. O. Alexander

E. H. Canady

R. F. Marshburn
S. R. Goodman

B. H. Laughridge

C. S. Smith
A. D. Frazier

A. P. Stevens
C. P. Burchett

B. W. Howell
John A. Moore
J. B. Dosher

F. W. Naylor
M. M. Turner

John H. McCrimmon
R. M. Walton
Mark Owens
Joel S. Johnson
Dean L. Minton
T. H. Lambert
Jennis McLamb
Vance Tyson
Earl Hales
J. C. Shaw
John H. McCrimmon
Joel S. Johnson
£. R. Boyd
Thomas Wolfe
Thomas Wolfe
S. W. Jolly
Jerry Wallace
Gaston Hester
R. E. Carter
A. P. Stephens
Jennis McLamb
Vance Tyson
Joe Dempsey
L. W. McKeithan
Thomas Womble
Gaston Hester
Garland Bordeaux
J. P. Royal
Nathan C. Brooks
James C. Ray
Dr. O. L. Sherrill
Eddie Reynolds

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

IN MEMORIAM

ABBOTTSBURG: Mrs. Neil Averitte, Mrs. Addie Walters, Mr.

John T. Atkinson.
BEARDS CHAPEL: Mrs. W. W. Barnes.

BETHEL: Mrs. W. M. Bryan, Mr. J. S. Rich, Mr. Cranford Tay-
lor, Mr. David Woodell.

B(LADENBORO FIRST: Mr. B. G. Walters, Mr. D. L. Kelly, Mrs.
Julian C. Shaw, Mrs. Earnest Parnell.

BLADENBORO WEST: None.

BRIAR BRANCH: None.

BUTTERS: Mrs. Nolie Sykes, Mrs. Ruth Hammonds, Mr. Frank

Nance, Mr. Eddie Hester, Mr. Henry Hester.
CALVARY: None.

CENTER ROADS: Mr. James D. Herring.
CLARKTON: None.
COUNCIL: Mrs. J. W. Coleman.
CYPRESS CREEK: Mr. L, L. Smith, Deacon.
DUBLIN FIRST: Mr. Craven Hester, Mrs. Vera S. Taylor.
ELIZ ABETHTO WN : Mr. Wakefield Johnson, Mrs. Mack Fergu-
son, Mr. H. M. Clark, Mr. Alton Haire.
GALEED: Mr. Wayne Ward, Mr. Merle McDonald, Mr. W. C.

Freeman.
GRACE;: Mr. Durham Hilburn.

HICKORY GROVE: Mr. Dennis Edge, Mrs. Elma Woodward, Mr.

H. Julius Allen.
LAGOON: None.
LISBON: None.
LOVE GROVE: None.
NAT MOORE: None.
NEW CENTER: None.

NORTHSIDE: Mrs. Annie Carter, Mrs. Hazel Lewis.
RICHARDSON: None.
RIVERSIDE: None.

SANDY GROVE: Mr. I. W. Kinlaw, Sr., Mr. Jay Storms, Mr. Tom
Deaver.

SHADY GROVE: Mr. Ishmael Thompson, Mr. Winston Watts, Mrs.

Sula Simmons, Mr. Sim Simmons.
SUGGS GROVE: Mrs. Mattie Mae Cain, Miss Tillie Edge.
TAR HEEL: Mrs. Mary Grimes, Mrs. J. L. Gray.
WHITES CREEK: Mrs. Grace Hucks.

WHITE, LAKE: Mr. J. Douglas Thomas, Deacon, Mr. Stanley At-
kinson.

WHITE OAK: Mrs. Bessie Flowers.
ZION HILL: None.

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BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES— 1969

JANUARY

5- 10— Bible Study Week (Isiah)

6 — Ass'n SS Council Meeting

6- 8— State VBS Clinic, Wingate
9 — Associational Council Meet-
ing

12 — Soul-Winning Commitment
Day

Day of Prayer — Crusade
of America
20 — Pastors' Conference

Bladen Ministerial Conf.

26— Baptist Men's Day
FEBRUARY

2 — Bapt. World Alliance Sunday

3- 5 — Statewide Evangelistic

Conference, War Memorial
Auditorium, Greensboro

7- 9 — Student Missions Conf.

Southeastern Seminary
9 — Race Relations Sunday
9-15— YWA Focus Week

15 — RA Counselor Training,
Winter Park Church,
Wilmington

16 — Special Day and Offering
for Homes for the Aging

17 — Pastors' Conference
17-20— SS Central Training

School, Elizabethtown
Baptist Church

27 — Regional Choir Festival
Elizabethtown Baptist
Church

MARCH

2- 9 — Week of Prayer for Home

Missions
Annie Armstrong Easter
Offering

3 — Bladen Ass'n New Member

Orientation Clinic — Dublin

First Church
9 — Home Mission Day in SS
9-16— Youth Week
11-13— WMU Annual Session,

Charlotte

15 — Bladen Ass'n Youth Night
White's Creek Baptist
Church

16- 30 — Crusade of Americas

Revivals

17 — Pastors' Conference

21 — Christian Social Ministries
Conference, Fayetteville

25— VBS Clinic, Center Roads
Church

27— Bladen WMU Annual
Session

28— 29— Bapt. Men's Convention

and RA Congress, Mem.
Coliseum, Greensboro

29 — Statewide Junior Choir
Festival

Southeastern Baptist Sem-
inary
APRIL

6 — Easter Sunday

7— Ass'n SS Council Meeting

8 — Associational Council Meet

11- 13— YWA Convention,

Greensboro

12— Statewide Youth Choir Fes-
tival, Meredith College

15— Bladen's TU Tournaments,
Bladenboro First Church

18- 20— Senior Citizens Men's Re-

treat. Camp CaRaway
21 — Pastors' Conference

21- 25 — Church Membership

Training Week

22— Church Building-Planning
Conference, Baptist Build-
ing, Raleigh.

24— Region 3 TU Convention,
Winter Park, Wilmington

25— 26— Weekend RA Camp

CaRaway

26— State Youth Choir Festival
Wake Forest University
28-May 2 — Human Relations

Conferences
MAY

2-4— TU Youth Conv.

Lumberton First
4-11 — Christian Home Week

9— 10— Weekend RA Camp

CaRaway

11 — Mother's Day Offering
Baptist Hospital Day

11-17^GA Focus Week

15 — Statewide Oriental Fellow-
ship, Jacksonville

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

CALENDAR OF

17— RA Tract Meet, Wake For-
est University

18— Bapt. Radio and TV Sunday

19 — Pastors' Conference
JUNE

9- 10^SBC-WMU Annual Meet

Pastors' Conference
Church Music Conference,
New Orleans, La.,
(Rivergate)

10- 13— Southern Baptist Con-

vention, New Orleans, La.
(Rivergate)
15— Father's Day Offering
Bapt. College Day
Open House, CaRaway
Religious Liberty Sunday

15- 22— Baptist Heritage Week

16 — Pastors' Conference

26 — Ass'n Sunbeam Day Camp
30— July 4— Week of Chris-
tian Study and Fellowship,
Mars Hill College

JULY

4 — Independence Day

7 — Ass'n SS Council Meeting

8 — Ass'n Council Meeting
13 — Christian Literature Day
21— 4Bladen Ministerial Conf.

21- 24— Week of Christian Study

and Fellowship, Chowan
College
AUGUST

10-16 — Sunbeam Band Focus
Week

19-24 — Music Expansion Week

22 — State Briefing Meeting,
High Point, First Church

25-31 — Language Missions Week
Week of Prayer for
Associational Missions

SEPTEMBER

1 — Labor Day

5- 6 — RA Counselors' Retreat,

CaRaway

8 — Sunday Action Night, Eliz-

abethtown Baptist Church

9 — Area Sunday School Conven-

tion, Clinton, First Church

ACTIVITIES— 1969

12-13— Ass'n Brotherhood Offi-
cers' Retreat, Camp
CaRaway.
15 — Military Ministries Conf.,
Fayetteville
Non-Evangelical Confer-
ence, Charlotte

15— 19— World Missions Conf.

16 — Military Ministries Conf.,
Jacksonville

18 — Area Conference for Chil-
dren's Homes, Mills Home
Non-Evangelical Conf.,
Raleigh.

19 — Ass'n Brotherhood Men-
Boys Night, Dublin First
Church

21 — State Missions Day and
Offering

22 — Pastors' Conference

22- 26— SS Leadership Prepara-

tion Week

25 — Area Conf. for Children's
Homes, Kennedy Home,
Kinston

26- 27— R^pt. Men's Retreat,

CaRaway.
OCTOBER

6— Ass'n SS Council Meeting

7 — Ass'n Council Meeting

11 — RA Counselor Training
Raleigh, First Church

12 — Biblical Recorder Day
15-16 — Bladen Annual Session

19 — American Bible Society

20 — Pastors' Conference
Bladen Ministerial Conf.

21— Bids?. Planning Conf.,
High Point

NOVEMBER

2-9— RA Week in Churches
10-12 — Baptist State Convention
Fayetteville

17 — Pastors' Conference

23— Thanksgiving Offering for
Bantist Children's Homes

26- 30— International Student

Conference

27— Thanksgiving Day and Of-
fering for Baptist Chil-
dren's Homes

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

CALENDAR OF

30-Dec. 7-WMU Week of
Prayer for Foreign Mis-
sions and Offering

DECEMBER

1— "M" Night, Elizabethtown
Church

7 — Foreign Missions Day in SS

24 — Carol Siag in Churches

25 — Christmas Day

26— 27 — Young Men's Missions

Conference, Camp CaRaway
28— student Night at Christmas
28-31 — National Conference

on World Missions for

Youth and Young Adults,

Atlanta, Georgia

ACTIVITIES— 1969
EMPHASES!

JANUARY — World Missions

Conferences, Make Your

Will Month
FEBRUARY— Baptist Christian

Education, Transfer Church

Membership, WMU Home

Missions Studies
MARCH — Home Missions
APRIL — Life Commitment,

Church Voc.
MAY — Hospital Ministries and

Vocations
JUNE — Father's Day, Religious

Liberty

JULY — Stewardship, Assemb-
lies, Christian Literature,
Publications

AUGUST— Church Music, On-to-
College Day

SEPTEMBER— Church Prepara-
tion Month

OCTOBER — Cooperative Pro-
gram Prayer

NOVEMBER— WMU Foreign
Missions Studies

DECEMBER — Foreign Missions

USE YOUR MINUTES

1. Your Minutes record the proceedings of the
Annual Session of the Association.

2. Your minutes are the accepted authority on
the statistics of the work of the churches as
printed in the statistical tables.

3. Your minutes give the names and addresses
of all the Associational Officers.

4. Your minutes list the names and addresses
of the principal officers of each cooperating
church.

5. Your minutes contain the latest reports of the
work of the boards, agencies and institutions
that are supported financially by our churches.

6. Your minutes give the place and date of the
next session of the Association.

—CLERK

The McCulloch Press, Inc., Elizabethtown, N. C.

Bladen
Baptist

Association

NORTH CAROLINA
Seventy-Eighth Annual Session
1969

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION

OCTOBER 15, 1969 AT
CENTER ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 16, 1969
WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH

Superintendent of Missions — Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Associational Officers and Committees 3

Executive Committee Members 4

Chairman of Deacons .. 6

Seventy-Eighth Session Minutes 7

Messengers to the Annual Session 9

Financial Statement 10

Proposed Budget for 1969-70 11

Report of Associational Missions 12

American Bible Society Report 12

Annuity Report 1968-69 13

Baptist Hospital Report 13

Brotherhood Report 13

Report on Baptist Children's Homes 14

Report on Christian Education 14

Christian Life Report . 15

Christian Literature Report 15

Cooperative Program Report 16

Report on Evangelism 16

Seminary Extension Report 17

Treasurer's Report 17

Sunday School Report . 17

Training Union Report 18

Associational Foundation Report 18

Woman's Missionary Union Report 18

Music Education Report 19

Report of Historian 19

Report on Homes for the Aging 20

Report on Interracial Cooperation 21

Report of Missions Committee 21

Brotherhood Directors 22

Church Treasurers 22

Music Directors 23

Sunday School Superintendents 24

Woman's Missionary Union Directors 24

Training Union Directors 25

Church Clerks 26

Constitution and By-Laws 26

Assembly Schedule for 1970 29

History of Dublin First Baptist Church 30

History of Briar Branch Baptist Church 32

Historical Table 34

In Memoriam 36

Statistical Tables A to I 37

Calendar of Activities 1970 46

Emphases 48

Bladen Baptist Association 3

ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICERS

Moderator Porter Cain

V. Moderator Rev. Nash A. Odom

Clerk Mrs. Othella Heflin

Treasurer Mr. Dan McLaurin

Historian Mrs. Wanda Campbell

Evangelism Rev. Vance Tyson

Stewardship Rev. Garland Bordeaux

Church Library Dir. Mrs. Leola McDaniel

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Superintendent — Rev. Howard Davis; Supt. of Training — Mr. Claude
Skipper; Supt. of Enlargement — Mr. Raymond Nunnery; VBS Supt.
— Mrs. J. M. Wilson; Adult Leader — Mr. B. H. Priest; Youth
Leader — Mrs. W. J. Hair; Children's Leader — Mrs. Gladys Priest;
Pre-school Leader — Mrs. Howard Davis.

CHURCH TRAINING

Director — Mr. Joe T. Smith; Pastor Advisor — Rev. James C. Ray;
Secretary — Mrs. Leola McDaniel; Dir. New Member Orient. — Rev.
H. D. Harris; Dir. Church Mem. Trn. — Mr. Julian English; Dir.
Church Lea. Trn. — Mr. Wilton Hickman.

CHURCH MUSIC

Director — Mr. Seth Lewis; Associates — Mrs. R. L. Summerlin,
Mrs. Arnold Melvin.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE — 1968-69

Rev. Russell Padgette, Chairman; Mr. Joe Smith, Mr. Raymond Nunnery,
Rev. H. D. Harris, Mrs. Othella Heflin.

BROTHERHOOD

Director, Mr. Robert Hickman; Associate Dir., Mr. Biliy Gooden;
Bapt. Men's Pres., Mr. Richard Bennett; RA Leader, Mr. Ken Kornegay;
Mission Study Chr., Rev. E. P. Lockamy.

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

Director — ; Assistant Dir. — Mrs. Thomas Womble; WMS Dir. —
Mrs. F. L. Whitfield; Sec. & Treas. — Mrs. H. M. Rivenbark; Corres.
Sec. — Mrs. J. F. Freeman; YWA Director — Mrs. Horace Little;
Assoc. YWA Dir. — Mrs. Levy Cain, Jr.; GA Director — Mrs. W. J.
Hair; Assoc. GA Dir. — Mrs. F. L, Tatum; Sunbeam Dir. — Mrss. J. L,
Wilson, Jr; Assoc. Sunbeam — Mrs. S. F. Taylor; Study Chairman
— Mrs. N. B. Ellis; Activity Chr. — Mrs. Theron Pait; Group
Director — Mrs. Gladys Priest; Assoc. Group Dr. — Mrs. H. D.
Harris; Nominating Comm. — Mrs. Roy Lennon CHR.; Mrs. Bill
Keith, Mrs. H. M. Clark, Mrs. Miller Taylor, Mrs. Herbert Sasser.

COMMITTEES

CONSTITUTION: Rev. Jerry Wallace - Chairman, Rev. James C.
Ray, Mr. Harold Ingram.

CHRISTIAN LIFE: Rev. Russell Padgette - Chairman, Dr. R. L. Sum-
merlin, Mr. Keith Johnson.

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ORDINATION: Rev. J. P. Royal - Chairman, Mr. Joe Smith, Rev.
Nash Odom, Rev. Thomas Womble, Rev. Jerry Wallace.
TIME-PLACE-PREACHER: Rev. Russell Padgette, Chairman, Mrs. R.
L. Summerlin, Mr. John Wengert.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Church Name and Address

Abbottsburg None Listed

Beard's Chapel Tommy Johnson, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Bethel Robert Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro First .... Frederick Britt, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro West Wesley Merritt, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch None Listed

Butters None listed

Calvary .... W. B. Warner, Clarkton 28433

Center Roads Earnest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 2'3337

Clarkton D. B. Little, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Council Hobson McCulloch, Rt. 1, Council 28434

Cypress Creek None Listed

Dublin Alton Taylor, Dublin 28332

Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392
Robert Hickman, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Elizabethtown Edd Nye, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed H. C. Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

Grace None Listed

Hickory Grove None Listed

Lagoon None Listed

Lisbon EL M. Ward, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Love Grove Walter Martin, Sr., Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore None Listed

New Center None Listed

Northside Thomas Brisson, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Roland Davis, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside None Listed

Sandy Grove Emmett Guyton, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Alfred Edwards, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove None Listed

Tar Heel John R. Wengert, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Graden Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 2'3337

White Oak Mrs. Gretta Whitfield, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Howard Watts, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill Jimmy Britt, Bladenboro 28320

PIANIST AND ORGANIST
Church Name

1. Abbottsburg Mrs. Ruth Yarborough

2. Beard's Chapel Ruth Oliver and Mrs. James M. Barnes

3. Bethel Ruby Melvin

4. Bladenboro First Mrs. H. L. Walter

5. Bladenboro West Dorinda Lamb

6. Briar Branch Mrs. Annie McDuffie

7. Butters Mrs. Mary Spence

8. Calvary Pearl Harrelson

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9. Center Roads .. Mrs. Geraldine Anderson and Mrs. Sharon Harrelson

10. Clarkton — Mrs. Ben Little

11. Council - Betty Moore

12. Cypress Creek Barba Peterson

13. Dublin First Mrs. James Hall and Mrs. R. L. Summerlin

14. Elizabethtown Mrs. G. L. Todd

15. Galeed Mrs. J. F. Freeman

16. Grace Mrs. Patricia McKeithan

17. Hickory Grove Althia Lewis and Mrs. Phyllis Lewis

18. Lagoon Mrs. Louanna Marshall

19. Lisbon Mrs. Virginia Gause and Miss Nancy Jo Clark

20. Love Grove Becky Burney

21. Nat Moore None

22. New Center Mary Wade Walters

23. Northside Evelyn Hester

24. Richardson Mrs. Richard Sessoms

25. Riverside Mrs. M. S. Lewis

26 Sandy Grove Mrs. Sanford Edwards and Mrs. Douglas Bryan

27. Shady Grove Corinne Britt and Sherry Thompson

28. Sugg's Grove Rosalie Edge

29. Tar Heel Nash Singletary

30. White Lake Debra Smith and Mrs. Mae Melvin

31. White Oak Mrs. Hilda Cain

32. White's Creek Gale Harrelson

33. Zion Hill Judy Bowen and Mrs. Kathleen Edwards

PASTORS

Name of church Pastor's name and address

1. Abbottsburg George Langley, Abbottsburg 28321

2. Beard's Chapel C. J. Ellis, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

3. Bethel James C. Ray, Dublin 28332

4. Bladenboro First Thomas C. Womble, Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West C. E. Brisson, Cerro Gordo

6. Briar Branch L. L. Barnes, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

7. Butters Jimmy Atkinson, Rt. 2, Lumberton 28358

8. Calvary B. Frank Williams, Jr., Elizabethtown 28337

9. Center Roads Howard Davis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton J. P. Royal, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Alton Bridgers, Council 28434

12. Cypress Creek None Listed

13. Dublin First Nash Odom, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown Jerry Wallace, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed Bruce Lanier, Tabor City

16. Grace Orbon Gibson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

17. Hickory Grove Bruce Lanier, Tabor City

18. Lagoon None Listed

19. Lisbon S. D. Harris, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

20. Love Grove James W. Martin, Jr., Tar Heel 28392

21. Nat Moore N. B. Smith, Leland 28451

22. New Center Richard Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

23. Northside Vance Tyson, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson E. P. Lockamy, Bladenboro 28320

25. Riverside John C. Hudson, 237 N. Wingate St., Winston-Salem

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26. Sandy Grove Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

27. Shady Grove Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

28. Sugg's Grove Russell Fadgette, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

29. Tar Heel James C. Ray, Dublin 28332

30. White Lake Alva Cauley, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak *_ None Listed

32. White's Creek Garland Bordeaux, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

33. Zion Hill George Langley, Abbottsburg 28321

CHAIRMAN OF DEACONS
Name cf church Chairman of deacons' name and address

1. Abbottsburg P. G. Bullard, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

2. Beard's Chapel Tommy Johnson, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

3. Bethel None Listed

4. Bladenboro First Alton R. Davis, Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West Mrs. Forest Turner, Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch H. B. Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

7. Butters Marion Hilburn, Butters 28324

8. Calvary W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

9. Center Roads Frank Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton .... Harold Ingram, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Rodney Squires, Rt. 1, Riegelwood 23456

12. Cypress Creek Wilbert Davis, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

13. Dublin First Alton Taylor, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown Byron Taylor, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed Levi Cain, Sr., Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

16. Grace Emmitt Atkinson, Bladenboro 28320

17. Hickory Grove None listed

18. Lagoon None listed

19. Lisbon C. R. White, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

20. Love Grove .. George Nance, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

21. Nat Moore S. T. Squires, Kelly 28448

22. New Center Lonnie Bass, Bladenboro 28320

23. Northside Thomas Brisson, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson Ike Singletary, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 2'3320

25. Riverside George Thomas, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

26. Sandy Grove Harvey Edwards, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

27. Shady Grove Alfred Edwards, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

28. Sugg's Grove Badger B. Edge, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

29. Tar Heel Alden Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

30. White Lake Graden Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak M. M. Jones, White Oak 28399

32. White's Creek Byron Priest, Clarkton 28433

33. Zion Hill Kendrick Hester, Bladenboro 28320

SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SESSION
BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

October 15 and 16, 1969

Wednesday's Evening Session with Center Roads Baptist Church,
Route 2, Bladenboro, N. C.

Thursday's Day Session with White Oak Baptist Church, White
Oak, N. C.

The Association Officers, Pastors, Chairman of Finance committee,
and Chairman of Deacons for the Bladen Associational Baptist Churches
met with the Center Roads Baptist Church on Wednesday Evening
for a delicious dinner prior to the opening of the Seventy-Eighth An-
nual Session.

The Seventy-Eighth annual Session of the Bladen Baptist Asso-
ciation was called to order at 7:30 p. m. by the Rev. Thomas C. Wom-
ble, Moderator.

Hymn: "Faith of Our Fathers", led by George Koeller was sung by
the congregation.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble led in the organization of the meeting
and Mrs. Othella Heflin, Clerk, enrolled the 191 messengers. Motion
made and seconded that we constitute our business with these mem-
bers present.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble called for new Pastors to be recognized.
Rev. Howard Davis, Pastor of Center Roads Baptist Church, was the
only new Pastor present.

Visitors, Guests and Representatives were also recognized.

Motion made and seconded that we adopt the Order of Business
as it appears in the Printed Program, with the necessary changes.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble, moderator, appointed the following Com-
mittees:

Time, Place and P'reacher: Rev. J. P. Royal, Chairman, Rev. Garland
Bordeaux, Claude Skipper and F. L. Tatum.

Auditing: Rev. Jerry Wallace, Chairman, Frederick Britt, and
Theron Pait.

Ten Year Calendar Committee: Mrs. Ruth W. Prince, Chairman,
Rev. James C. Ray, Mrs. Billy Hair and Robert Hickman.
Miscellaneous Business: None.

Mr. Richard J. Brown, associate in Sunday School Department,
Baptist State Convention, gave an interesting report on "Emphasis of
the 70's".

Special music was presented by the Men's Chorus of First Baptist
Church, Bladenboro.

Congregation joined in singing "Let Others See Jesus In You".

Dr. Perry Crouch, Executive Secretary, Baptist State Convention,
gave an inspiring message: "Salt, Leaven and Light As God Intended".

Meeting adjourned with prayer.

WHITE OAK BAPTIST CHURCH

Morning Session

Rev. Thomas C. Womble, moderator, called the meeting to order
with 131 present.

Hymn: "The Solid Rock," led by F. L. Tatum, was sung by the
congregation.

Rev. Howard Davis gave the welcome, scripture and prayer.
Miscellaneous Business: None.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble introduced the new Pastors: Rev. Jim
Atkinson, Rev. Bruce Lanier and Rev. Al Cauley.

Rev. Nash Odom introduced the following panel members who
discussed "Knowing Our Baptist Institutions". Dr. Ben Fisher, Rep-
resentative of Christian Education, Mr. Allan Jarrott, Representative
of Children's Homes, Rev. William A. Poole, Representative of Bap-
tist Homes, Rev. Morris Briggs, Representative of Baptist Hospital, C.
W. Bazemore, Representative of Biblical Recorder. Each speaker
gave a very inspiring talk.

Rev. James C. Ray, Missions Chairman, recommended that we
employ our Missionary, Mrs. Ruth W. Prince, on a full time basis,
taking a two weeks vacation at her convenience. Motion made and
seconded that we accept this plan. Votes carried by uplifted hands.

Mrs. Ruth Prince, our Missionary, expressed her thanks and grati-
tude for the help, prayers and cooperation from all members of the
association.

Rev. Nash Odom, Historian, gave his report on Briar Branch and
Dublin Churches.

Treasurer's report was presented by Edd Nye. Motion made and
seconded that we accept his report as carried in the Book of Re-
ports. Motion carried by uplifted hands.

Nominating Committee's report: Motion made and carried that we
accept proposed nominees as appears on page 13 in The Book of Re-
ports.

Congregation joined in singing: "This Is My Father's World".

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince and Rev. Al Cauley read and discussed:
"Proposed Church Objectives, 1973-1979". The audience took part
by punching computer cards expressing their opinions on these ob-
jectives.

A Solo "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked", was sung by Mrs.
J. P. Royal.

Dr. Howard J. Ford, Director State Missions, presented his Mes-
sage: "Living The Spirit of Christ in Belief and Relevance".
Rev. James C. Ray gave Thanks for lunch.

Afternoon Session

Congregation joined in singing "Forward Through The Ages.

Scripture and prayer was given by Rev. Al Cauley.

Mr. Porter Cain was nominated for Moderator for the new year.
Motion made and carried by uplifted hands.

The following Committees reported. Auditing: Porter Cain; Fi-
nance: Edd Nye; Stewardship: Porter Cain. No report was given
from Evangelism. Christian Life, no report.

Time, Place and Preacher: by Rev. Russell Padgette.

Time: Wednesday Night and Thursday Day Session after the Sec-
ond Sunday in October 1970.

Place: Hickory Grove Baptist Church (Night Session), Beard's
Chapel (Day Session).

Preachers: Rev. Nash Odom and Rev. Howard Davis, Alternate.

These reports were accepted as presented.

Rev. Thomas C. Womble, Moderator, expressed thanks to the
Host Churches for their hospitality and fine food. He urged the

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congregation to find out more about our Christian Colleges and the
programs they offer our young people. He told of the Representative
from Gardner Webb College who came to late to speak at the morning
session but left some materials for anyone who would like to have
them.

Rev. J. P. Royal gave the Memorial Service, with the congregation
standing.

"Living For Jesus", led by F. L. Tatum, was sung by the congre-

tion.

Rev. Russell Padgette gave the Scripture and Prayer before Rev.
C. Ei. Brisson delivered the afternoon Sermon.
Adjournment with prayer.

MESSENGERS TO THE ANNUAL SESSION

1. Abbottsburg: Julian English, Harold Hood, Mrs. Marie Ward, Mrs.

Wilma English.

2. Beard's Chapel: Mrs. Fodie Smith, Mrs. Melva Johnson, Mrs.

Florence Long, Mrs. Doris Carter.

3. Bethel: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carroll, Mr. B. E. Carroll, Mr. and

Mrs. Jeff Carroll.

4. Bladenboro First: Rev. T. C. Womble, Alton Davis, L. C. Bridger,

Mrs. T. C. Womble.

5. Bladenboro West: C. E. Brisson, Wesley Merrit.

6. Briar Branch: Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Mrs. Ophelia English, Mrs.

Ruby Smith.

7. Butters: Mrs. William Storms, Mrs. Addie Butler, Mr. Earl Britt.

8. Calvary: Mr. W. B. Warner, Mrs. W. B. Warner, Miss Pearl Har-

relson, Mr. Billy Gooden.

9. Center Roads: Mr. Eddie Bryan, Mrs. Eddie Bryan, Mrs. Jennie

Taylor.

10. Clarkton: Mr. H. H. Prince, Mr. N. B. Ellis, Mrs. Richard Webb,

Mrs. Paul Helms, Mrs. J. P. Royal.

11. Council: Mrs. Virginia Council, Mr. Rodney Squires, Mrs. Rodney

Squires.

12. Cypress Creek: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Johnson, Mr. Alva Johnson,

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith.

13. Dublin First: Nash A. Odom, Alton Taylor, Mrs. R. L. Summerlin.

14. Elizabethtown: Raymond Nunnery, D. S. Hair, Mrs. Lennon Tatum,

Mrs. Homer Lucas, Mrs. Roy Cain.

15. Galeed: Mrs. Jabe Frink, Mrs. B. A. Bartley, Mr. Richard Bennett,

Mrs. H. C. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLean.

16. Grace: None.

17. Hickory Grove: Mrs. Virginia Dove, Leo Hester, Coy Hickman,

Mrs. Betty Hickman.

18. Lagoon: Mrs. Louanna Marshall, Mrs. Bertha D. Smith, Mrs. Hazel

Smith, Mrs. D. B. Pait.

19. Lisbon: E. M. Ward, C. R. White, R. J. Prevatte, Gideon Wilson,

Harry Alford.

20. Love Grove: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Martin, E. J. Monroe.

21. Nat Moore: Mrs. Retha Bigford, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pridgon.

22. New Center: Mrs. Mary WT. Walters, Mrs. Edna Edwards.

23. Northside: Clara Dove, Hilda Hester, Evelyn Hester, Edna Carroll.

24. Richardson: Mrs. Sadler Singletary, Mrs. Myrtle Lamb, Mrs. Allen

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Davis, Mrs. Richard Sessoms.

25. Riverside: Mrs. Ethel Long, Ray Hudson.

26. Sandy Grove: Mrs. Mabel Price, Mr. Clarence Cain, Mr. Crofton

Kinlaw.

27. Shady Grove: Mrs. Eugene Gaskins, Miss Lossie Thompson, Mrs.

Wesley Santee.

28. Sugg's Grove: Vermon Edge, Wade Harriss.

29. Tar Heel: Mrs. C. J. Allen, Jr., Mrs. J. M. Wilson, Mrs. Elizabeth

Singletary, Mrs. Ross Allen, Mrs. Gurney Allen, S. A. Bedsole.

30. White Lake: Mr. V. L, Young, Mr. Rob Thomas, Mr. Wilton Gappins.

31. White Oak: Mr. M. M. Jones, Mr. P. G. Cain, Mrs. Miriam Grubb.

32. White Oak: Mr. M. M. Jones, Mr. P. G. Cain, Mrs. Miriam Grubb.

32. White's Creek: Mrs. A. R. Townsend, Mrs. Hannah Gooden, N. A.

Gooden, Mrs. Byron Priest.

33. Zion Hill: William Butler, Sanford Cain, Theron Pait, Mrs. Sanford

Cain, Mrs. George Smith.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
October 1, 1968 - September 30, 1969

BALANCE ON HAND OCTOBER 1, 1968 $2,229.91

RECEIPTS MINUTES GENERAL FUND

Abbottsburg $ 15.00 $ 122.50

Bethel 27.00 229.43

Bladenboro First 33.75 624.00

Bladenboro West

Briar Branch 5.00 20.00

Beards Chapel

Butters 12.50 100.00

Calvary 20.00

Center Roads 136.35 400.00

Clarkton 27.00 600.00

Council '3.00 200.00

Cypress Creek 15.00 100.00

Dublin First 30.00 400.00

Elizabethtown 8.10 360.00

Galeed 15.00 75.00

Grace 60.00

Hickory Grove 153.00

Lagoon 5.00 20.00

Lisbon 15.00 245.31

Love Grove 2.00 48.30

Nat Moore .... 6.00

New Center 8.00

Northside 6.75 156.00

Richardson 5.40 50.00

Riverside 5.40 100.00

Sandy Grove 20.00 300.00

Shady Grove 25.00 340.00

Suggs Grove 318.16

Tar Heel 5.40 142.10

White Lake 16.20 125.00

White Oak 40.00 100.00

White's Creek 13.50 162.70

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Zion Hill 5.00 100.00

Joe T. Wilson 5.00

Baptist State Convention 1,000.00

Sale of Bibles 114.26

$ 511.45 $ 6,790.76

Receipts for 1968-69 $7,302.21

Total Cash for year 1968-69 $9,532.12

DISBURSEMENTS:

Missionary Salary and Travel $ 3,049.92

Convention and Assembly Expense 354.15

Office Equipment and Furnishings 419.16

Office Supplies 168.50

Postage 131.16

Utilities 295.14

Sunday School Department 35.00

Church Training Department 38.07

Brotherhood Department , 49.33

Woman's Missionary Union 100.00

Evangelism 25.00

Rent 440.00

Books, Bibles and Literature 156.59

Printing of Minutes 509.85

Annuity Board SBC 399.96

Annual Meeting Program (Good News Singers) 50.00

Misc. Fund (Pastors & Wives Picnic) 17.97

Clerks Salary 200.00

American Bible Society (Good News Bibles) ____ 178.98

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 6,66'3.78

BANK BALANCE SEPTEMBER 30, 1969 $ 2,863.34

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1969-70
Edd Nye, Chairman Finance Committee

SUPPLIES:

Postage $ 150.00

Office Supplies 300.00

Minutes 550.00

Office Equipment 400.00

Office Rent 600.00

MISSIONARY:

Salary 4,000.00

Travel 800.00

Annuity 400.00

Convention & Assembly 400.00

ORGANIZATION:

Associational Sunday School 100.00

Church Training 100.00

Brotherhood 100.00

Church Music 100.00

Woman's Missionary Union 100.00

Evangelism 100.00

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OTHER EXPENSE:

Clerk's Salary 100.00

Utilities 350.00

Books and Literature 200.00

Special Missions 400.00

Contingency Fund 300.00

TOTAL BUDGET 1 $9,550.00

ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS

As I prepare this report and think about the accomplishments of
Bladen Baptists this year, my heart is warmed and I am so very
thankful for the wonderful spirit of cooperation that is evident
in our association. Much has been accomplished and this is so be-
cause so many persons have worked together in such an admirable
way.

This year we moved into a new associational office, one that
everyone can be proud of. Our thanks to Rev. James C. Ray, mis-
sions chairman, the Missions Committee and all others who made
this possible. This is a step forward for Bladen Association and
a great blessing to the work of the association as we plan toward
a full-time Associational Mission Program.

As we plan for the future, we look forward to our World Missions
Conference next March 8 - 15, and as we look to "Shaping the
70's" we encourage every Baptist to take advantage of the training
that is planned to enable us to meet the challenge of the new materials
and organizational plans which will be available to us - effective
October 1, 1970. We are a part of a changing and challenging world.
How effective will our witness be?

Again this year, it has been my pleasure to serve or visit all
churches in this association; served or visited 178 times; attended
31 associational meetings; 23 meetings outside this association; made
35 institutional visits; published and distributed approximately 3600
bulletins, presenting to pastors and church leaders denominational
causes and interests; printed approximately 11,350 pieces of material
including this Book of Reports; have participated in 313 individual
and 162 group conferences; 27 committee meetings; wrote about 362
letters and 35 cards; traveled at least 12,355 miles directly related
to this work.

Let us pray for the continuing advancement of the work of as-
sociational missions in Bladen Association.

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

Out of the hearts of the new nations being born across the world,
we hear souls crying out for salvation. The demand for scriptures
in native languages runs into millions.

Helping to fill this need is a holy work in which you can participate
as a member of the Bible-A-Month Club. You give the most percious
gift in your power to bestow: a copy of the Holy Scriptures every
month in the language of the believer, though he lives at the ends
of the earth. You get the joy of sharing God's word, your certificate
of membership, a free subscription to the Society's monthly magazine,
a facsimile page from each Bible you donate, all of this for only

$2,00 a month. Write: American Bible Society, P. 0. Box 3487.,
Grand Central Station, New York, N. Y. 10017.

Respectfully submitted,

James C. Ray

ANNUITY REPORT

The Southern Baptist Protection Program provides for old age -
disability - death - with benefits for retirement, plus widow and
childrens benefits and education funds.

According to the last Annuity report received, Bladen Association
has only six churches participating in the Annuity Program. They
are: Clarkton, Sandy Grove, Dublin First, Bladenboro First, West
Bladenboro and White's Creek. However, last year the association
covered its missionary, Mrs. Ruth W. Prince.

Rev. Guy Cain promotes the Protection Program in North Caro-
lina. For further information concerning the Protection Program con-
tact - Rev. Guy Cain, 301 Hillsboro Street, Raleigh, North Carolina
27603, or write the Annuity Board, SBC, 511 North Akard Building,
Dallas, Texas 75201.

C. E, Brisson

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT

Contributions Up

This year Bladen Baptists have given more liberally to the Baptist
Hospital Winston-Salem. Honorable mention has been given the As-
sociation for having an increase of 10% in contributions during the
first eight months of 1969 over the entire year of 1968. Contributions
are still being made through the churches; for churches who have
not contributed, credit can be given throughout the year. Contributed
through September has been $3,490.92 with four churches not participat-
ing.

In the presence of our increase, needs at the Baptist Hospital
continue to increase many-fold. Officials at the hospital are work-
ing with social service agencies to obtain certification for those
who qualify but these agencies do not pay the entire cost of care
and treatment provided. The Mother's Day Offering pays the re-
maining portion. Without the help of agencies providing partial pay-
ment the Mother's Day Offering Fund would not last three months.

After paying these differences, funds are used to help as many
possible of those who are not eligible for certification and who
themselves are not able to pay the total cost of care. First perfer-
ence is given to those patients whose needs are greatest and most
urgent. Free care is limited in keeping with the funds provided for this
purpose - - the hospital cannot continue to go deeper in debt.

Every dollar contributed through the Mother's Day Offering is
used for someone in need.

Respectfully submitted,

Seth F. Lewis, Representative

BROTHERHOOD REPORT

Brotherhood is a group of Baptist men and boys organized for
the purpose of learning more about the church's mission and ad-
vancing the cause of Christ. In our association only thirteen churches

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out of thirty-three reported work in Brotherhood with 470 men and
boys involved.

This year two associational meetings were held, the first a workshop
at the Center Roads Baptist Church for the purpose of training
Brotherhood officers. This was under the direction of Rev. Edwin
Bullock, State Brotherhood Secretary. Approximately 80 were in at-
tendance. The second was the annual Men-Boys Rally at Dublin
First Church on September 26. This program consisted of a cook-
out at 6:30 PM. and was followed by a musical program by the
Boys Rome Choir of Lake Waccamaw. Also a film entitled "The
Bobby Richardson Story" was shown. This inspiring program was
attended by about 75.

The associational director attended the State Men-Boys Conven-
tion in Winston-Salem and also spent one week in training at Ridge-
crest Assembly.

We encourage you to participate in the organized actions of
Baptist Men. In this way you will be helping to bring hope into the
lives of the people to whom we minister in Christ's name. The
fellowship with other Baptist men during these actions will strengthen
your own Christian life.

Robert C. Hickman

BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Baptists have one of the finest programs in the
nation for the care of dependent children and for strengthening and
supporting family life. The Children's Homes are therefore known
as a family service agency and offer a variety of quality services.
More than 1200 children and their families are served annually.

A wider variety of services are being demanded to meet the
needs of children of today's complex society than at any time in our
previous history. Additional operating income is necessary to main-
tain the current program, and further expansion is desperately needed.

These programs take place on six campuses and the several re-
gional casework centers throughout the State. A new ministry is
being developed in Asheville. A home to serve unwed mothers and
their offspring will be opened sometime during the fall of this year.

Baptists have responded generously to the Broyhill Home Build-
ing Program. Land has been purchased and two cottages are under
construction. The completed campus will include four cottages, an
administration and activities building, and a home for the superinten-
dent. Also under construction, are two cottages at Mills Home. Sche-
duled for construction next year, are two cottages at Broyhill Home
and a recreation building and an infirmary at Kennedy Home.

The contribution of Baptists through the Cooperative Program,
the Thanksgiving offering, and special gifts are essential to the con-
tinued operation of the homes. Foster homes are greatly needed
in this area of the sate.

"Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not:
for of such is he kingdom of God." (Mark 10:14). Let us not fail
our children!

Mrs. Jimmy N. Taylor, Representative

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

North Carolina Baptists now have a university, four senior col-

leges, and two junior colleges.

There are approximately 12,000 students enrolled in all the
schools, and there are more than 500 students preparing for full-
time Christian service.

In each catalogue there is a statement of Christian purpose. The
Christian college assumes that apart from religious commitment, life
can have no ultimate meaning. Christ is the foundation of all truth
and provides the framework of reference in which all knowledge can
be examined and used for the good of man, and the glory of God.
These two cannot be seperated.

Bible study, church history, and related subjects are a part of
North Carolina Baptist College curricula.

The Cooperative Program is the lifeline of Baptist Colleges, and
we are deeply grateful for your support.

Mrs. Joseph Gallehugh

CHRISTIAN LIFE

Today, there is more emphasis being placed on Christian Social
Ministries than at any other time in history. This is good, because
it is not hard to see that someone has failed and the blame for this
failure can be placed upon the church and more particularly upon
we individual Christians.

The Bible plainly teaches that we are to seek to lead people to
a saving knowledge in the Lord Jesus Christ; this is our first obliga-
tion. But as our Saviour taught: "These ought ye to have done,
and not to leave the other undone." And so we live in this great big
world with its multitude of problems and we are witnessing an apa-
thetic church in an apathetic society.

The Christian Life Commission has made great strides throughout
the Southern Baptist Convention in literature printed and channeled
through the mass media of he convention. But there is so much
more that needs to be done. Christian people ought to stand up
and be counted. There ought not be any need for a commission such
as the Christian Life Commission. But we cannot bury our heads
in the sand and dismiss the problems around us lightly. They simply
will not go away unless we people who call ourselves Christians do
our part.

The ugly monster, alcohol, has suffered a temporary set-back
here in North Carolina. But we must not count them out. They
will be back. Then there is the flood of indecent (filthy is a better
word) movies, pornographic literature, and many other things to claim
the attention of our young people.

Christian friends, it is the responsibility of every one of us to
be alert not only to the evil that is existing, but alert also to the
opportunities that are present, and rise up and meet the challenge.

Respectfully submitted,
J. Garland Bordeaux, Chairman

CHRISTIAN LITERATURE

The Southern Baptist Convention has provided general and cur-
riculum materials that will help our churches carry forward a bal-
anced program of Bible teaching and Christian training. Study and

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reading materials are provided to help persons become aware of
God as revealed in Jesus Christ, respond to him in a personal com-
mitment of faith, strive to follow him in the full meaning of Chris-
tian discipleship, live in conscious recognition of the guidance and
power of the Holy Spirit, and grow toward the goal of Christian ma-
turity.

The pace of change in our world has accelerated from that of
shifting sand to that of lunar orbital speed and no individual and no
organization is exempt from the effects of this acceleration. Our
churches have been pointed toward the trails they may blaze in per-
forming their tasks: worship, witness, education, ministry, and appli-
cation.

North Carolina Baptists are fortunate to have two Christian
voices — the Biblical Recorder and the Charity and Children — to
speak out on the vital issues of the day, to inform, to motivate,
and to help mold Christian opinions. These two publications are
our primary instruments for communicating with other Baptists with-
in our state. We commend these papers for the outstanding job
they have done in informing us both the news and problems within
our denomination. We commend them on the stand they have taken
against the sale of intoxicating bevereages in our beloved State.

May we pray and work that these Christian voices may not be
dimmed, but may become louder and clearer in days ahead.

Respectfully submitted:
Nash A. Odom

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM — STEWARDSHIP PROMOTION

It is our happy privilege to be associated with the staff of the
Baptist State Convention. We want to share something with you of
our purpose and work. When the word "stewardship" is used most
of us begin to see the signs $ $ $. If we think of stewardship only
in terms of money, we miss the mark in our concepts. Stewardship
means responsibility — responsibility in all areas of life. We are
stewards or trustees of our time, our talents and our abilities. The
Christian attitude is that we are responsible beings and must one
day give account to our Maker for all that God provides. The wor-
ship of God with tithes and offerings through our churches provides
a way for expressing our gratitude for his blessings.

The Cooperative Program is the main channel for supporting
World Missions, Christian education, Social Services and an ever
expanding State Missions Program. The goal for these causes this
year is $6,750,000. As a dedicated Christian steward, will you try
to lead your church as follows:

1. To use a stewardship program to help subscribe your own
church budget.

2. To increase the percentage of the offering plate dollar given
through the Cooperative Program.

P. G. Cain
EVANGELISM

The simultaneous revival meetings held last spring as a part of
the Crusade of the Americas bore evidence, in some places across the
state, of being genuine spiritual revivals. Where God's people sowed

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bountifully, they reaped gloriously. In the Bladen Association eight-
teen churches participated, with a report of 104 additions by conver-
sion and by letter.

Definite efforts of preparation were made by having a Spiritual
Life Clinic led by Dr. Julian Hopkins, Director of Evangelism for
Baptists of North Carolina. Another feature was the "Prayer Break-
fasts" held in various churches for several weeks prior to the Crusade.
The churches were encouraged to have Prayer Retreats for individual
church preparation. Many chuches paticipated in PACT, where we
joined other churches in the two Americas in prayer for specific
spiritual renewal.

As we face the future in evangelism we should take note of what
happened this year where outstanding revivals were experienced.
This will give us guidelines for future plans in evangelism.

Respectfully submitted,
Eugene Gaskins, Chairman

SEMINARY EXTENSION

Because of lack of adequate positive response to attempts to
organize classes in 1968-69, no Seminary Extension classes were held.

TREASURERS REPORT

Balance on hand, October 1, 1968 $10.00

Expenditures .00

Balance on hand September 30, 1969 $10.00

Respectfully submitted,
J. P. Royal, Chairman
Garland Bordeaux, Treasurer

SUNDAY SCHOOL

The associational Sunday School organization was not as busy this
year as we have been in past years. We have been busy planning
for the tremendous task of "Shaping the Seventies" next year.

A brief review of the Sunday School work includes the State
Vacation Bible School Clinic at Wingate College in January with
those attending from our association conducting the Associational Bible
School Clinic at Center Roads Baptist Church in March. Attendance at
the clinic was 110 and workers from 18 churches were present. Vacation
Bible Schools were held by 28 churches.

Action Night was held at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church, Sep-
tember 8, 1969 with the Rev. Scott Turner, Jr., Second Baptist Church,
Hamlet, speaking on the subject, "Let The Joy Bells Ring." Seventy-
three persons attended from eleven churches. Where were you?

The area III Sunday School Convention was held at the First
Baptist Church Clinton, September 9, 1969. Seven persons attended
from the Bladen Association.

What about next year? There is a great task ahead of us to in-
form and to interpret the many new things that are being pro-
posed and the many new materials that are being projected for
the Seventies. Associational leaders will attend a "Shaping the
Seventies" conference at Goldsboro in January for training so they
can come back and conduct an associational "Shaping the Seventies"

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clinic at Elizabethtown Church. Each church in Bladen Association
should make every effort to get its leaders to attend this clinic
so they will have knowledge to make decisions concerning the changes
of the seventies. Put this date on your church calendar NOW!!
Clinic-February 9-10, 1970 at Elizabethtown Church.

We solicit your continued support and cooperation as we begin
the work for 1969-70.

Respectfully submitted
Raymond Nunnery

TRAINING UNION REPORT

TRAINING UNION is on the move and is reaching for new goals
and its scope is changing to meet new responsibilities for training
church members.

We experienced a wonderful "M" Night with almost 400 present.
We also observed Youth Night and we were blessed with a clinic
sponsored by the State Office.

Each of us in the Training Union Department are grateful for
each and everyone who had a part in our programs this past
year and we request your prayers for the programs this coming
year.

Respectfully submitted,
Joe T. Smith, Director

ASSOCIATIONAL FOUNDATION REPORT

The assets of the North Carolina Baptist Foundation, Inc., have
now reached beyond the one million dollar ($1,000,000) mark, in-
cluding trust funds and real estate. Since the reactivation of the
Foundation, around 1962, the total assets have increased from $350,000
to the present excess of slightly over one million. This is positive
proof that the Baptists of North Carolina have discovered that the
Foundation is really a service arm of the Baptist Convention of
North Carolina.

As mentioned above, the Foundation renders a service to: (1) God,
(2) individual Baptists, and (3) Baptist agencies and institutions.
Every Baptist has an opportunity through his Foundation to provide
for continuing stewardship in the agencies and institutions in which
he has an interest.

The Foundation has again this year put particular interest upoti
the making of wills. Several of our churches have used the facilities
of the Foundation to conduct Will Clinics and reports from these
clinics indicate that they were most successful. We have also had
an opportunity to counsel with many people concerning their own
wills, and in some instances we have provided the information and
direction necessary for inclusion of Baptist causes in their will.

We have had a most successful year and can attest to the fact
that the Foundation is on the move and is rendering service to in-
dividual Baptists in a most concrete way.

Claude W. Skipper, Representative

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

Woman's Missionary Union has completed its first year after the
organizational changes. There is a greater flexibility in it, therefore

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churches can easily adapt to their own needs.

These are some of the highlights of the work for 1968-69: Training
is one of the objectives and in fulfilling this there have been three
meetings.

1. WMU Leadership courses taught, with 90 receiving cards of
accreditation.

2. Leadership Conference, where leadership training was offered
to each elected leader in the church WMU.

3. Specialized Training Session in Mission Action for the explor-
ation of ways and channels to minister to persons of special needs.

Emphasis on youth was reflected through specific plans. Plans this
year included a GA Mother-Daughter Banquet in which 205 were
present. Miss Ruth Martin, Bible teacher from Pembroke University
was the featured speaker. Sunbeam Day Camp was held at the Locks
near Elizabethtown. Activities included Missions Study, Crafts, Nature
Hike and Recreation. The Bladen-Eastern Youth Camp to be held at
Southwood College was cancelled due to not having sufficient reg-
istration.

Perhaps the most significant event was the 50th Anniversary Year
observance at the 50th Annual Session. The history had been com-
piled by the Rev. Nash Odom, Associational historian and was read
at the meeting. Featured speakers were Miss Lucy Wright, missionary
emeritus to Korea, and Miss Ruth Martin. A copy of the history
has been sent to all past presidents and to each church of the asso-
ciation.

Our work is guided by the Associational WMU Achievement Guide.
We have attained the highest rating of "Distinguished."

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Eugene Gaskins, Director

MUSIC

The music education program of the church is referred to as the
music ministry. The music ministry aids in developing the music
program for the entire church and functions wherever music is
used in church life. The five areas of the music ministry are con-
gregational, choral, instrumental, training and promotional activities.
All of our churches have work in some or all of these areas.

During the 1968-69 year, your music committee sponsored an as-
sociational choral workshop at Bethel Church in November. There
were approximately 45 attending from '8 churches.

The regional State Choir Festival for this area was held in the
Elizabethtown Church in February. One church with 2 choirs from
our association participated in this festival. It is hoped that our
people will continue to use the training opportunities planned for
our churches. We are grateful for the support of all the pastors
and church members.

Mrs. R. L. Summerlin

HISTORIAN'S REPORT

To build a good and stable future we must know something of the
past. It is with this in mind that the historian has endeavored to
write histories of the Bladen Baptist Association. As we read these
histories that tell of he struggles and labors that our forefathers

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went through to bring our churches into being, let us not drop our
Christian armor beside us and let us in the battle we fight for truth
and righteousness, but let us throw aside the robes of complacency
and indifference and compromise and endeavor to present our churches
spotless before the throne of God.

The historian has written the histories of the Briar Branch Baptist
Church (founded in 1843) and Dublin First Baptist Church (founded
in 1951) to be included in the minutes of the association for this
year. This brings to 14 the number of churches whose histories
have been written and included in the associational minutes. As well
as a brief history in the minutes, the historian has written a more
lengthy history for each of the churches.

We commend Hickory Grove in the celebration of her 135th an-
niversary on September 21, 1969, and also in the publication of her
church history and the presentation of a copy to each of her mem-
bers. The historian presented the history of the Clarkton Church
to that congregation on September 3, 1969.

Your historian would appreciate any historical information that
would be helpful in compiling a history of Bladen Baptist Asso-
ciation and of the County.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom

HOMES FOR THE AGING

Since last year, the Yanceyville Home, our newest home, has been
filled to capacity. We now have almost 200 older men and women
living there and in our four other N. C. Baptist Homes for the Aging —
Resthaven and Hayes Homes at Winston-Salem, the Albemarle Home
in Albemarle, and the Hamilton Home in Hamilton.

The two main means of support for this ministry — aside from
residents fees — are the special offering for the Homes, and the
Cooperative Program, from which the Homes derive one third of
their total income.

We must remember however, that a sizable percentage of the
residents in these homes are financially dependent and have to be
cared for and supplemented from these funds.

While the administration for these Homes is deeply grateful for
the support given this ministry in the past by N. C. Baptist Churches,
this income now is not enough to meet the rising costs of living
and assist the financially dependent and needy persons in these
Homes, and the homes, therefore are struggling with an operational
deficit and other financial difficulties.

Can the churches in this association lend a helping hand in this
situation? This past year of the 33 churches in the Bladen Asso-
ciation, only 20 contributed to this worthy cause with a total giving
of $908.64.

Could all of the churches in our association make a special effort
next year to observe the Special Offering Sunday in February for
the Homes and give to this cause? We hope and pray that they will.

More liberal support from our churches is necessary, if we are to
continue to assist these many needy persons in our Homes. There
are many residents in our Baptist Homes who do not have close family
ties and little contact with people outside the Home, to whom it

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might mean a great deal to be remembered with letters, small neces-
sities, cards and gifts on special occasions.

We have such a list of "lone" persons from our state superin-
tendent and will be glad to make it available to anyone who would
like to cooperate in this.

Respectfully submitted,

Gretta S. Whitfield, Representative

INTERRACIAL COOPERATION

The Committee on Interracial Cooperation, admittedly, is not
pleased with the amount of progress which has been made. It is
with a spirit of satisfaction, however, that some progress and
movement can be reported.

(1) At the Annual Associational Meeting, the Bladen Baptist As-
sociation had, as keynote speaker, the Reverend Dr. 0. L.
Sherrill, President of the General Baptist Convention. This was
the first time a Negro had preached in a white church in
Bladen County and is regarded as evidence of the changing
attitudes promoting interracial cooperation.

(2) The Bladen County Interdenominational Ministerial Association
promoted and is continuing an interracial ministerial associa-
tion. This body breaks bread together at luncheon meetings,
Negro and white ministers work together on various committees,
and organizes the sharing of radio ministry over the local
broadcasting station.

The Interracial Ministerial Association adopted a plan for the
establishment of a county Human Relations Council. The plan was
presented to the Board of County Commissioners for study and
ratification pending approval. The Board has sent copies of the plan
to mayors asking for comments. The Committee on Interracial Co-
operation feels that some movement has been made to build upon.

James E. Coats, Chairman

MISSIONS COMMITTEE

It has been a real joy serving as your missions chairman this past
year. The members of the committee have been most cooperative.

The task of the Missions Committee is to superintend the work
of the Associational Missionary, Mrs. Prince. She has done an ex-
cellent job this year. Going so many times beyond the call of duty.

We appreciate the fine support of our churches. The beginning
of all missions is in the local church. Because of your support, we
were able to move into a new office this year. We believe this has
been a great asset to our work.

We would like to see each church put the fourth week in August
in their Church Program as a Week of Prayer for Associational Mis-
sions and special offering.

Respectfully submitted,
James C. Ray

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BROTHERHOOD DIRECTORS
Name of Church Brotherhood director's name and address

1. Abbottsburg Barnie Bradshaw, Bladenboro 28320

2. Beard's Chapel None

3. Bethel J. W. DeVane, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

4. Bladenboro First Charles Herring, Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West John Cannady,' Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch None

7. Butters . None

8. Calvary None

9. Center Roads Frank Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton None

11. Council None

12. Cypress Creek None

13. Dublin First Dr. R. L. Summerlin, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown __ Charles Allen & Harry Womble, Elizabethtown 2'3337

15. Galeed Richard Bennett, Bladenboro 28320

16. Grace None

17. Hickory Grove None

18. Lagoon None

19. Lisbon None

20. Love Grove None

21. Nat Moore None

22. New Center .. None

23. Northside None

24. Richardson None

25. Riverside None

26. Sandy Grove Clarence Cain, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 2*3320

27. Shady Grove Murray Santee, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

28. Sugg's Grove None

29. Tar Heel None

30. White Lake Albert Thomas, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak None

32. White's Creek Bruce Perkins, Elizabethtown 28337

33. Zion Hill None

CHURCH TREASURERS
Name of church Church treasurer's name and address

1. Abbottsburg Brady Bass, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

2. Beard's Chapel Ralph Carter, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

3. Bethel Walter Bryan, Rt. Tar Heel 28392

4. Bladenboro First L. C. Bridger, Bladenboro 2'3320

5. Bladenboro West Curtis Cain, Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch H. B. Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

7. Butters Mrs. Mary Spence, Butters 28324

8. Calvary ____ Mrs. Marion Williams, Box 745, Elizabethtown 28337

9. Center Roads L. M. Hester, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton Max Home, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Hobson McCulloch, Rt. 1, Council 28434

12. Cypress Creek Fred Norris, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

13. Dublin First Kenneth Hester, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown ... David K. Clark, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed Mrs. B. A. Bartley, Bladenboro 28320

16. Grace Mrs. Viola Gibson, Rt. 1, Box 34A, Clarkton 28433

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17. Hickory Grove Miss Catherine Johnson, 208 Elm St., Lumberton

18. Lagoon Mrs. Inez Merritt, Kelly St. Rt., Elizabethtown 28337

19. Lisbon Earl Nye, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

20. Love Grove Thomas Jordan, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

21. Nat Moore Mrs. Retha Bigford, Kelly 23448

22. New Center Beatrice Davis, Clarkton 28433

23. Northside Edna Carroll, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson .... Mrs. Kenneth Rogers, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

25. Riverside Mrs. Winnie Lewis, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

26. Sandy Grove Dewey D. Guyton, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

27. Shady Grove A. L, Burney, Rt 3, Bladenboro 28320

28. Sugg's Grove M. K. Edge, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

29. Tar Heel Mrs. Lynn Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

30. White Lake Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak Miss Lizzie Purdie, White Oak 2'3399

32. White's Creek Beulah Guyton, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

33. Zion Hill Theron Pait, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

MUSIC DIRECTORS
Name of church Music director's name and address

1. Abbottsburg Livingston Lewis, Bladenboro 28320

2. Beard's Chapel Claxton Oliver, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

3. Bethel James Barnes, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

4. Bladenboro First Charles L. Allen, Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West .... Lela Mae Barfield, Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch Eugene Billups, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

7. Butters Theodore Wilkins, Butters 28324

8. Calvary .... B. Frank Williams, Elizabethtown, 28337

9. Center Roads .... George Koehler, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton Mrs. J. P. Royal, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Mrs. Bob Huffstetler, Rt. 1, Council 2'3434

12. Cypress Creek George Johnson, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

13. Dublin First Mrs. David Hursey, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown Mrs. Worth Hester, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed Mrs. Gene Powers, Bladenboro 28320

16. Grace Mary Francis Edwards, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

17. Hickory Grove Phillip Johnson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

18. Lagoon None

19. Lisbon C. R. White, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

20. Love Grove None

21. Nat Moore Mrs. L. D. Smith, Rt. 1, Leland 28451

22. New Center . Harris Huestess, Bladenboro 28320

23. Northside Clara Dove, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson .... Mrs. Stanley Davis, Bladenboro 28320

25. Riverside Mrs. Abel Long, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

26. Sandy Grove Nash Edwards, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

27. Shady Grove Joel Johnson, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 2'3320

28. Sugg's Grove A. S. Edge, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

29. Tar Heel Raymond Bedsole, Tar Heel 28392

30. White Lake Mrs. Mae Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak F. L. Tatum, White Oak 28399

32. White's Creek Bruce Perkins, Elizabethtown 28337

33. Zion Hill Lynn Johnson, Bladenboro 28320

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SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS
Name of church Sunday School superintendent's name and address

1. Abbottsburg William Burney, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

2. Beard's Chapel W. W. Barnes, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

3. Bethel Maurice Brisson, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

4. Bladenboro First Alton R. Davis, Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West Curtis Cain, Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch Troy Smith, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

7. Butters Bobby Parnell, Butters 2*3324

8. Calvary Billy Gooden, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

9. Center Roads Ernest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

10. Clarkton N. B. Ellis, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Hobson McCulloch, Rt. 1, Council 28434

12. Cypress Creek Wilbert Davis, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

13. Dublin First Jettie Hester, Dublin 28332

14. Elizabethtown Raymond Nunnery, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed H. C. Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

16. Grace Mrs. Mildred Hilburn, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

17. Hickory Grove Seth Lewis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

18. Lagoon _. Mrs. Louanna Marshall, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown 28337

19. Lisbon Ernest Gause, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

20. Love Grove George Monroe, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 2*3392

21. Nat Moore S. T. Squires, Kelly 28448

22. New Center Harris Heustess, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

23. Northside Floyd McKnight, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson Rowland Davis, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

25. Riverside Ray Lewis, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

26. Sandy Grove Marshall Long, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

27. Shady Grove Douglas Thompson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

28. Sugg's Grove M. K. Edge, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

29. Tar Heel Alden Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

30. White Lake Julius Hester, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak Earl Tatum, White Oak 28399

32. White's Creek B. H. Priest, Clarkton 28433

33. Zion Hill Sanford Cain, 416 West 17th St. Lumberton

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION DIRECTORS

Name of Church Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Mrs. Helma English, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel Mrs. N. B. Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro First Mrs. Roy Lennon, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro West Mrs. Dorothy Cannady, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

Butters None

Calvary Mrs. S. E. Gooden, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Center Roads Mrs. Mary A. Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Mrs. Roy Morgan, Clarkton 28433

Council Mrs. Novalee McDuffie, Rt. 1, Council 28434

Cypress Creek None

Dublin First Mrs. Miller Taylor, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Elizabethtown Mrs. Carolyn Britt, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Jabe Frink, Bladenboro 28320

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Grace None

Hickory Grove Mrs. Sam Hickman, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

Lisbon Mrs. Lillian White, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Love Grove Mrs. George Nance, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore None

New Center Edna Edwards, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Clara Dove, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Mrs. Norman Tatum, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside Mrs. Bennie Evans, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Mrs. Mabel Prince, Rt .2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Mrs. Delia Santee, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove Mrs. Anita Padgette, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

Tar Heel Mrs. J. L, Wilson, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Mrs. Mae Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 2*3337

White Oak Mrs. Myrtle Livingston, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Pauline Bardeaux, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill Mrs. Lola Britt, Bladenboro 28320

TRAINING UNION DIRECTORS
Name of Church Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Julian English, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel N. B. Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro First C. O. Bridger, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro West ___ None

Briar Branch None

Butters None

Calvary ____ None

Center Roads Craven Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Horace Little, Clarkton 28433

Council Mrs. Rodney Squires, Rt. 1, Riegelwood 28456

Cypress Creek None

Dublin First Joseph T. Smith, Box 12, Elizabethtown 28337

Elizabethtown John H. EVans, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Ruby H. Prevatte, Bladenboro 28320

Grace Claude Meadows, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Kenneth Davis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

Lisbon None

Love Grove None

Nat Moore Noah Pridgen, Rt. 1, Currie 2*3435

New Center Faye Brown, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside None

Richardson None

Riverside Gene Morgan, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Currie Long, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Bruce Atkins, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel Jack Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Wilton Gappins, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Sybil Biconish, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Howard Watts, Rt. 2, Clarkton 2*3433

Zion Hill Mrs. Gladysteen Pait, Bladenboro 28320

26 Bladen Baptist Association

CHURCH CLERKS

Name of church Church clerk's name and address

1. Abbottsburg Mrs. Wilma English, Bladenboro 2*3320

2. Beard's Chapel Doris Carter, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

3. Bethel Shelton Bryan, Tar Heel 28392

4. Bladenboro First Kelly Baldwin; Bladenboro 28320

5. Bladenboro West Mrs. Lora Stephens, Bladenboro 28320

6. Briar Branch Mrs. Annie McDuffie, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

7. Butters Theodore Wilkins, Butters 28324

8. Calvary Mrs. W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

9. Center Roads Warren Dowless, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

10. Clarkton Mrs. Charles Little, Clarkton 28433

11. Council Mrs. Ernest Moore, Rt. 1, Riegelwood 28456

12. Cypress Creek Raymond Smith, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

13. Dublin First Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

14. Elizabethtown __ Mrs. Wanda Campbell, Box 547, Elizabethtown 28337

15. Galeed Mrs. Gene H. Powers, Bladenboro 23320

16. Grace Mrs. Patricia McKeithan, Box 594, Bladenboro 28320

17. Hickory Grove Elden Hester Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

18. Lagoon ____ Mrs. Bertha D. Smith, Kelly Star Rt. Elizabethtown 28337

19. Lisbon Gideon H. Wilson, Rt. 1, Council 28434

20. Love Grove W. H. Singletary, Jr., Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

21. Nat Moore S. T. Squires, Kelly 28448

22. New Center ..... Edna Edwards, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

23. Northside Elmer Lennon, Bladenboro 28320

24. Richardson ...... B. T. Williamson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

25. Riverside Joe Evans, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

26. Sandy Grove .. .. Mrs. Gaston Russ, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

27. Sandy Grove .. .. .. Mrs. Othella S. Heflin, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

28. Sugg's Grove David L. Edge, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

29. Tar Heel ______ ... Jack Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

30. White Lake _____ .. Mrs. Margaret Gappins, Elizabethtown 28337

31. White Oak .. _. Mrs. Jeff D. Johnson, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

32. White's Creek _ Bruce Perkins, Elizabethtown 28337

33. Zion Hill James R. Britt, Bladenboro 28320

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1— NAME AND OBJECT
Section 1. This body shall be known as the Bladen Baptist
Association.

Section 2. The object of this Association shall be to extend the
privileges of the Gospel; to emphasize the responsibility of its
membership in relation to Missions, Benevolences, Education, and in
;ooperation with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and
the Southern Baptist Convention, to increase the intelligence and
spiritual power of the people, and to promote harmony and fellowship
among the churches.

ARTICLE 2— MEMBERSHIP

Section 2. Each church of 11 members or less shall be entitled

to three messengers, and for each additional fifty members an
additional messenger, provided that no church shall have more than
five lay messengers active and voting at one time. Each church
shall be entitled to an equal number of alternate messengers who shall
serve in the absence of the messengers.

Section 2. Any church failing to report for two consecutive years
shall be investigated by the officers of the Association and effort be
made to reclaim.

ARTICLE 4— OFFICERS

Section 4. The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of,
or at the discretion of the Moderator.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds
of the Association subject to its order and make written reports of
same to each Association meeting.

28 Bladen Baptist Association

Section 3. At the meeting of the Association the Moderator shall
appoint the following committees to report to the session at its
convenience:

1. Committee on place and preacher.

2. Committee on resolutions.

3. Auditing committee.

4. Committee on petitionary letters (if needed).

Section 4. Other temporary committees that may be created by
the Association shall be appointed by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 6— AMENDMENTS

BY-LAWS

1. The Association shall meet annually on Wednesday and
Thursday after the second Sunday in October, and shall hold such
quarterly inspirational meetings as it may decide.

2. All sessions of the Association shall be opened with a
devotional service and closed with a prayer.

3. Messengers from 10 of the affiliated churches shall constitute
a quorum.

4. The order of business shall be made at the beginning of each
session, and shall be changed only by a vote of the body.

Bladen Baptist Association 29

5. A copy of the minutes shall be sent to each corresponding
secretary of the Department of State Mission Board, secretary of
survey and statistics of the Baptist Sunday School Board.

7. The By-laws may be changed at any annual session by a
majority vote of the members present.

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE FOR 1970
North Carolina Baptist Assembly

(Caswell) Southport, N. C.

JUNE

15-19 Junior Music Week
22-27 Church Training Week
29-July 4 Church Training Week
JULY

6-10 World Missions Week

13-17 Sunday School Week

20-25 Church Training Week

27-31 Youth and Adult Music Conference

AUGUST

3-7 Youth Conference
10-14 Vacation Week

Fruitland Baptist Conference Center
Hendersonviile, N. C.
JUNE

8-12 Training of Summer Workers

15-19 Methodist Group

22-26 Junior Choir Camp

29-July 3 Youth Choir Workshop Retreat

JULY

6-10 Missionaries and Church Administration

10-11 Church Building Planning Conference

13-17 Junior Choir Camp

20-24 Youth Choir Workshop Retreat

27-31 World Missions

AUGUST

3-7 Seminary Extesion

Camp Mundo Vista
Open June '3 — Closes August 14

Camp CaRaway
Opens June 8 — Closes August 15

30 Bladen Baptist Association

A HISTORY OF DUBLIN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
1951 - 1969

On February 9, 1951, a group of men and women of the Dublin
community met in the Dublin School House for the beginning of
the organization to be known as the First Baptist Church of Dublin.
On February 21, 1951, a group met again in the Dublin School and
plans for the proposed church were exhibited and accepted. A build-
ing committee was selected as follows: Miller Taylor, N. W. Hester,
David Hursey, Marvin Brisson, Jack Bullard, W. J. King, Velton Butler,
Ledell Garner and Roy Britt.

The first trustees were G. E. King, D. L. Grimes, O. P. Hill, J.
C. Taylor and C. D. Brisson. Mrs. D. J. McDaniel was elected as
clerk and has served since the beginning of the church. Kenneth
Hester was elected as Treasurer and has served since the beginning
of the church.

The church elected five deacons who had served as deacons in
the Bethel Baptist Church. They were: J. C. Taylor, Chairman, D.
L, Grimes, 0. P. Hill, G. E. King and R. H. Kinlaw.

There were 120 charter members of the church and these continued
worshiping with Bethel Church until the Dublin Church house was
finished. Work was begun on the new church building in March of
1951 and was completed in July of 1951 and the first service in
the new building was on the second Sunday in July of 1951. A
service of dedication was held at Dublin First Baptist Church on
Sunday, January 17, 1954.

In 1955 the church added additional Sunday School rooms.

In 1962 the church renovated the inside of the sanctuary and
installed air-conditioning. The educational plants were air-conditioned
in 1969. In 1962 the church had a beautiful Bulletin Board erected

Bladen Baptist Association 31

at the front of the church. The lawns were improved and cement
walks were laid. New windows were placed in the sanctuary with
Biblical scenes.

The church erected a $30,000 pastorium in 1966 and called Nash
A. Odom as the first full-time minister.

The church voted on October 2, 1966, to put new heating plants
in the church, at a cost of $3,400.

The first organ was given to the church on March 23, 1952, by
C. Dixon Brisson in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brisson, his
parents. Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Summertin gave a new church organ to
the church in October of 1969. Mr. and Mrs. Houston Brisson gave
new choir robes to the church in October of 1969.

The church library was started in 1962 and has grown today to
over 300 volumes.

The First Lord's Supper was observed in Dublin First on February
3, 1952. The communion set was given by C. Dixon Brisson in memory
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Brisson, on November 28, 1951.

The beautiful picture of the Jordan River which hangs over the
baptistry was given by Mr. and Mrs. Alton Taylor.

The first revival was held in the church March 3-9, 1952, with
Reverend John U. Garner, pastor of Rolesville Baptist Church, as
the guest evangelist. There were 46 additions during the revival.
On May 18, 1952, thirty-seven candidates were baptized by the pastor.
Miss Faye Haire was the first person baptized in the church.

The first marriage was in June, 1952. Miss Marie Carroll became
the bride of Mr. Raymond Storms.

The First Anniversary of the First Baptist Church was held on
July 13, 1952 with Rev. Joseph Robinson of Wake Forest, N. C.
bringing the address.

The Sunday School was organized in 1951 with C. Dixon Brisson
as the Sunday School Superintendent and there were 241 enrolled that
year. He served until October of 1967 when Jettie Butler was elected
as the second Sunday School Superintendent in Dublin First Church's
18 years. There have been two Standard Vacation Bible Schools in
recent years, 1967 and 196f3.

A Baptist Training Union was organized on the first Sunday in
August of 1951 under the direction of Mr. C. Dixon Brisson. Miss
Jeanette Hester was elected as Director. In successive years the fol-
lowing have served as directors: Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel (1952-1953),
Mrs. James Mclntyre (1954-1955), Matt Hester (1956-1957), Marvin
Brisson (1958). There was no Training Union for the years 1959-
1863. In 1S64, Wilton Hickman was elected as Director and served
until 1966. In 1967, Joseph Smith became Director and still serves
in that capacity. Mr. Smith has been the associational Training Union
Director for two years.

The Woman's Missionary Union was organized on August 17, 1951,
under the leadership of Mrs. R. J. Hall, Bladen's associational mis-
sionary. Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel was elected as the President for
that year. Others having served as President are: Mrs. Marshall Bor-
deaux (1952-1959), Mrs. R. L. Summerlin (1960-1963) and Mrs. Miller
Taylor (1964 to the present). There were 109 enrolled in the mis-
sionary union in 1968.

The Brotherhood was organized in 1961 with Dr. R. L. Summerlin

32 Bladen Baptist Association

as the President. He still serves as the Director today.

The church has had four pastors in her 18 years. The first pastor
was Rev. Robert Lee Edwards. He resigned the church in July of
1955. He was the pastor when the church was first occupied. The
second patsor was Rev. Frank Williams, Jr. Ke was called in 1956
and stayed until 1957. The third pastor was Rev. A. P. Stephens
who was called in 1958 and remained until January of 1966 when
he retired from the active pastorate. He served for eight years. The
fourth pastor was Rev. Nash A. Odom who became the first full-
time pastor in the church's history. He came in February of 1966
and is the present pastor of the church.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom, Historian

A HISTORY OF BRIAR BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH
1843 - 1969

Briar Branch Baptist Church had her beginning as a mission of
the Beaver Dam Baptist Church. According to records in the old
minute book of the Beaver Dam Baptist Church, this mother church
began holding conferences at Briar Branch on Saturday before the
fourth Lord's Day in October of 1828. Briar Branch Church continued to
be a mission church of Beaver Dam Church and conferences were
regularly held at Briar Branch until 1843. On this date, Beaver
Dam Church agreed to dismiss sixty-two members to constitute a
church at Briar Branch.

On September 15, 1848, George W. Downing gave land to Briar
Branch Church. John Cain and Theopheles Tatum were the deacons
and trustees that handled the transaction. The deed states that it
was a certain tract of land lying on the West side of Turnbull Creek
containing one acre more or less. The witnesses were J. J. Jones
and D. R. Cain.

Briar Branch Church has been a member of two Baptist Associations,

Bladen Baptist Association 33

Cape Fear Association and Bladen Association. The minutes of the
the Cape Fear Association for 1851 records Briar Branch as a
member of that body with 9 baptisms that year and 139 members.
It was the second largest church in Bladen County, second only to
Beaver Dam Church.

The minutes of the Cape Fear Association for 1857 which met
at Cross Roads Church in Columbus County, October 22-25 states
that "Briar Branch Bible Society at Briar Branch Church contributed
$6.70 to the Cape Fear Association. Briar Branch contributed $5.00
to the Domestic Mission Board of the Association that year. The
minutes report of Briar Branch Church: "Has a flourishing Bible
Society and thinks that appearances betoken good?" Elder William
Ayers was pastor that year. In 1857, the delegates from Briar Branch
to the Cape Fear Association were Theophilus Tatum, W. T. Jessup,
J. H. Tatum. There were 141 members listed that year with 4 persons
having been dismissed and 7 excluded.

Briar Branch Church became a member of Bladen Baptist Asso-
ciation but the year that it did so is unknown. Briar Branch in 1903
was represented at the association that met at White Oak Baptist
Church and was represented by J. W. Downing, C. L. Long, and
M. Johnson. The church is listed as having a Sunday School that
year.

We know very little about the first church house that Briar
Branch occupied. It was probably a one-room log or wooden frame
building. There was a building standing in 184'3 for the church
building is mentioned in the deed filed in Bladen County Court-
house. The first house of worship was lost by fire and a new church
house was built in 1898 and is in use today. The associational minutes
for 1927 records this building valued at $1,500. The associational
minutes for 1955 records that $915.99 was spent that year on a
new building. In 1958. The building is valued at $8,000. In 1961,
the associational minutes relates that $775.85 was spent on new
construction.

The minutes of Briar Branch Church for November 2, 1947, relates
that "a vote was cast to put Sunday School rooms at the back of
the church. Mrs. Lula Long gave timber to be cut for framing."
The minutes of the church records that on the second Sunday in
November of 1956 that the church voted to begin work on new
Sunday School Rooms.

In 1958 new pews were purchased and in 1969 new pews for
the Sunday School rooms and choir were purchased. In April of
1967, the church installed new rest rooms. A new piano was given
to the church in April of 1969 by Delmar and Annette Autry of
Fayetteville, N. C.

Richard McDuffie was licensed to preach the gospel by the Briar
Branch Baptist Church in June of 1949. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Glenn McDuffie and is presently serving as pastor of the
Raft Swamp Baptist Church. He was ordained at a special service
on the fourth Sunday in February of 1952 at Briar Branch Church
with the Reverend B. M. Glisson bringing the ordination sermon.

The first official record of a Sunday School at Briar Branch is
1903 when it is recorded in the minutes of Bladen Association.
It is believed that a Sunday School existed many years before this.

34 Bladen Baptist Association

In 1903 there were 44 enrolled with J. W. Downing as the Super-
intendent. Others having served are: C. L. Long, 0. F. Culbreth,
J. W. Tatum, L. F. Jones, R. L, Sholar, Glenn McDuffie, Homer W.
Watson, Preston Davis, Richard Cashwell, A. J. McDuffie, Grad Bryan,
William W. Hardison, Norman Maxwell, Eugene Billips and Ban Smith.

Briar Branch is listed as having a B. T. U. for the first time in
1939 when there were 16 enrolled. The organization did not last
long. The Training Union was reorganized in 1954 with R. G. Mc-
Duffie serving as the Director. Others having served were Eugene
Billips and H. W. Watson. There were 47 enrolled in 1954 and 69
enrolled in 1955.

The first reference in the Association minutes to a Woman's Mis-
sionary Society is 1954 with Mrs. Mabel Hardison serving as President
with 9 enrolled in the society. Others having served as President
are Mrs. Homer Watson, Mrs. R. G. McDuffie and Mrs. L. L. Barnes.

The first known pastor of Briar Branch Church was William Ayers
who is listed in the Cape Fear minutes in 1857. Others known to
have served are: J. H. Dodson (1903), M. L. Mintz (1905), D. L.
Johnson (1912), A. J. Freeman (1913-1914), Alex Peterson (1919), C.
B. Home (1928), W. A. Coleman (1929), C. B. Home (1931), A. D.
Carter (1932), A. C. Herring (1933), A. H. Dove (1936), T. R. Spell
(1937), C. B. Home (1939), C. B. Home (1940), L, L, Todd (1942-1944),
Ervin Jerrell (1945), E. C. Reeves (1946-1948), L. L. Barnes (1950),
George Denton (1952), E. L. Barnes (1953-1958), E. L, Anderson (1959-
1960), and L. L, Barnes (1961 to the present).

Respectfully submitted
Nash A. Odom, Historian

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Session
Year

CHURCH

Moderator

William Brunt

William Brunt
VV. S. Melvin .

W. S. Melvin

W. S. Melvin ....
W. S. Melvin .....

W. S. Melvin

William Brunt ......

William Brunt

R. M. Hilburn

R. M. Hilburn ... .

R. M. Hilburn

W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse

N. A. Layton

N. A. Layton .....

N. A. Layton

R. E. Powell

Clerk

Preacher

1 | 1892
1893
1894
1895
1896
1897
1898
1899
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
1912
1913
1914 |
1915
1916
1917
1918
1919
1920

Mt. Pleasant

Cypress Creek

Galeed

White Oak

Hickory Grove ..

Clarkton

White Oak

Frenches Creek
Mt. Pleasant ......

Garland

Galeed

White Oak

Shady Grove

White Lake

Hickory Grove ..

White Oak

Abbottsburg

White Lake

Mt. Zion

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Bladenboro

White Oak _

Bethel

White Oak

Elizabethtown ....
White Oak
Center Road

Register
Register
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ....
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ...
S. Averitt ....
S. Averitt ....
S. Averitt ....
S. Averitt . ..
S. Averitt ....
S. Averitt ....

W. S. Melvin

A. J. Broadax

R. L. Byrd

William Brisson

William Brunt

C. E. Beard

I. P. Hedgepeth

E. J. Edwards

W. S. Ballard

H. C. Dillard

R. L. Byrd

A. H. Porter

J. S. Farmer

H. B. Humphrey

P. T. Britt

Livingston Johnson

P. O. Meeks

A. L. Betts

T. P. Hedgepeth

J. M. Fleming

J. M. Hester

Livingston Johnson

R. L. Byrd

J. D. Howell

R. L. Byrd

R. E. Powell

E. O. Johnson

Bladen Baptist Association

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION — CONTINUED

Session
Year

CHURCH

Moderator

Clerk

Preacher

1921
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
1951
1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

Elizabethtown
Hickory Grove
White Oak
Galeed
.Love's Grove ___

Clarkton —

White Oak

White's Creek ___

Bladenboro

Clarkton

Elizabethtown ....
Hickory Grove _.

Bethel

Abbottsburg

White Oak

Tar Heel

Sandy Grove

Center Road

White Lake

Bethel

Zion Hill

White's Creek ....

Galeed

Clarkton

Hickory Grove ...

Bladenboro .

Cypress Creek ...

Shady Grove __

Elizabethtown

Lisbon

Center Roads

Love Grove

Clarkton

Dublin First

Sandy Grove

Shady Grove

Zion Hill
Bladenboro First
Hickory Grove

Lisbon

Center Roads

Dublin First

Shady Grove __

Whites Creek

Bethel

Elizabethtown .

Clarkton
Cypress Creek
White Oak
Galeed
Butters
Dublin
Riverside

Northside

White Lake

Suggs Grove _

Sandy Grove

Bethel

Shady Grove

Zion Hill _

Clarkton

Bladenboro First

Whites Creek

Elizabethtown .....

Tar Heel

Center Roads

White Oak

R. E. Powell ._.

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs -

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

R. J. Hester

W. D. Pridgen ......

W. D. Pridgen

D. Pridgen

O. Biggs

J. Hall

J. Hall -.

J. Hall

R. J. Hall

W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse..

C. D. Brisson

Leon D. Smith
Leon D. Smith

Leon D. Smith

J. H. McCrimmon
Joe A. Campbell ..

Thomas A. Wolfe
E. R. Boyd

Oren Honeycutt

Sidney Britt

Jerry Wallace ....
Jerry Wallace

Eugene Gaskins

Ed Nye

S. W. Jolly

Thomas Womble
Thomas Womble

D. B. Johnson

Seth Lewis

ft. A. Britt

Britt

D. Smith

R. A.
R. A.
Leon

John A. Moore
John A. Moore

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel
Thomas Carroll ..

Thomas Carroll
Thomas Carroll

Thomas Wolfe

Edd Nye
Edd Nye

Walter Bryan
Walter Bryan
Walter Bryan

Leola G. McDaniel

Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Othella S. Heflin ....
Otheila S. Heflin .....
Othella S. Heflin
Othella S. Heflin .....

R. E. Powell
S. N. Watson
W. D. Pridgen
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
S. N. Watson
L. E. Dutton
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
W. A. Coleman
J. M. Page
R. J. Hall
C. R. Hinton
E A. Paul
J. C. Hough
Joel Johnson
J. M. Page
W. O. Biggs
C. B. Home
M. O. Alexander

E. H. Canady

R. F. Marshburn
S. R. Goodman

B. H. Laughridge

C. S. Smitn
A. D. Frazier

A. P. Stevens
C. P. Burchett

B. W. Howell
John A. Moore
J. B. Dosher

F. W. Naylor
M. M. Turner

John H. McCrimmon

R. M. Walton

Mark Owens

Joel S. Johnson

Dean L. Minton

T. H. Lambert

Jennis McLamb

Vance Tyson

Earl Hales

J. C. Shaw

John H. McCrimmon

Joel S. Johnson

E. R. Boyd

Thomas Wolfe

S. W. Jolly

Jerry Wallace

Gaston Hester

R. E. Carter
A. P. Stephens

Jennis McLamb

Vance Tyson

Joe Dempsey

L. W. McKeithan
Thomas Womble
Gaston Hester
Garland Bordeaux
J. P. Royal
Nathan C. Brooks
James C. Ray
Dr. O. L. Sherrill
Eddie Reynolds
Dr. Perry Crouch
C. E. Brisson

IN MEM0R5AM

ABBOTTSBURG: Mrs. Lula Guyton, Mrs. Sudie . Smith, Mr. Harv-
ard Cashwell. Miss Alice Estelle Ward, Miss Edna Smith.
BEARD'S CHAPEL: Mr. Terry S. Barnes, Mr. Dewey Smith.
BETHEL: Mr. J. R. Nance, Mrs. B. S. Bordeaux, Mrs. Hubert Hes-
ter.

BLADENBORO FIRST: Mrs. Hester Carter, Mr. Wilbur William-
son, Miss Fannie Deaver.

BLADENBORO WEST: Miss Addie Kinlaw, Mr. Jim Willoughby.
BRIAR BRANCH: None.
BUTTERS: Mr. Walt Williams.
CALVARY: None.

CENTER ROADS: Mrs. Lucille Dowless, Mrs. Lue Pait, Mr. Le-
Roy Smoake, Mr. Burry Taylor, Mr. Waide Pait.

CLARKTON: Mr. R. J. Batten, Mrs. C. P. Campbell, Mr. Ed Pack-
er, Mrs. J. J. Creech, Mrs. Ethel Wilson.
COUNCIL: Mr. Rex Squires, Mrs. Susan Grimsley.
CYPRESS CREEK: Mrs. Eva Smith.

DUBLIN: Mrs. Lucile K. Dowless, Mr. Ike Hester, Mrs. Lila K.
Hester, Mr. Robert A. Smith.

ELIZ ABETHTO WN : Mr. Jesse Ray, Mrs. Lillian Fisher, Mrs. For-
die Clark Kemp, Mrs. LaRue McDaniel, Mrs. Alma Townsend.
GALEED: Mr. Tracey Pait, Mr. Rudolph Johnson (Deacon).
GRACE: None.

HICKORY GROVE: Mr. R. K. Nance (Deacon), Mrs. Ruth German.
LAGOON: Mr. Henry Robinson.
LISBON: None.

LOVE GROVE: Mrs. W. J. Monroe, Sr., Mr. Tom Conner.
Nat Moore: None.
NEW CENTER: None.

NORTHSIDE: Hazel Lewis, Dolly Cooley, Crowell Smith.

RICHARDSON: Mr. J. Vander Nance.

RIVERSIDE: Mrs. Ethel Long, Mr. Roy Hudson.

SANDY GROVE: Mrs. Addie Hester, Mrs. Addie Cain, Mr. W. O.

Guyton.

SANDY GROVE: Mr. Dellon Edwards.

SUGG'S GROVE: Mr. Bill Blackman, Miss Mealie Cain, Mr. Cra-
ven Cain, Mrs. Irene Davis, Mr. Ernest Dew (Deacon), Mrs. Attie
Gardner, Mr. Edward Holder.

TAR HEEL: Mrs. Lula Smith, Mrs. Mamie C. Allen, Mr. Clyde Sin-
gletary, Mr. Amos Bedsole.

WHITE LAKE: Mr. James Russ, Mr. Billy F. Melvin, Mr. Graham
Hales.

WHITE OAK: Mrs. Foadie Bryan.

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JANUARY

5-7 VBS Clinic, Wingate College
5-9 January Bible Study (James)
11 Soul-Winning Commitment
Day

19 Bladen Ministerial Confer-
ence

Pastors' Conference

"Divinity Dames" Meeting
19-20 Shaping the 70's Conference,

Goldsboro First Church
25 Baptist Men's Day
26-29 Church Music Schools

Hickory Grove - Cypress

Creek
FEBRUARY

1 Baptist World Alliance Sun-
day

2-4 Evangelistic Conference

War Mem. Aud. -Greensboro
3 Assoc. Council Meetings

7 RA Leadership Courses

8 Race Relations Sunday

8- 14 YWA Focus Week

9- 10 Bladen "Shaping the 70's"

Clinic-Elizabethtown Church
10 Rural-Urban Conference
Greenville

15 Homes for the Aging Offer-
ing

16 Pastors' Conference

16-18 Religious Education Confer-
ence Camp CaRaway

20 Executive Committee meet-
ing.

22-28 Training Ministry Rally

Fayetteville
24 Regional Choir Festival

Sunset Park - Wlmington
MARCH

1-8 Week of Prayer for Home
Missions

Annie Armstrong Easter Of-
fering

8 Home Missions Day
8-15 World Missions Conference
in Bladen Association

8- 15 Youth Week

9- 13 Shaping the 70's Seminar

Ridgecrest

10- 12 WMU Annual Session

Greensboro
14 Bladen Baptist Youth Night
16 Pastors' Conference

ACTIVITIES 1970

20-21 Baptist Men's Convention

and RA Congress - Fayette-
ville

29 Easter Sunday
31 Bladen VBS Clinic - North-
side
APRIL

3-5 YWA Convention, Hickory
First

4 State Junior Choir Festival
Southeastern Seminary

7 Region 3 Church Training
Convention

9 WMU Annual Meeting
Clarkton

14 Building Planning Confer-
ence Baptist Building -
Raleigh

17-18 Library Conf. - Charlotte
First

17-19 Senior Men's Retreat -
CaRaway

18 State Youth Choir Festival

Meredith College
20 Bladen Ministerial

Pastors' Conference

"Divinity Dames" Meeting
20-24 Church Member Training

Week

20 Church Leadership Tour -
First Church, Fairmont

24-25 Week-end RA Camp-CaRaway
State-wide Youth Choir
Festival - Wake Forest
University

26 Life Commitment Sunday

MAY

1-3 Family Camping Week-end-
CaRaway

I- 3 Church Training Youth Con-

vention - Greensboro First
3-10 Christian Home Week

5 Associational Council Meet-
ings

10 Baptist Hospital Day & Of-

fering

II- 12 Communications and Admin-

istration Conference, Greens-
boro First

14 State-Wide Oriental Fellow-
ship

15 Executive Committee meet-
ing

15-16 Literacy Workshop - Mundo

CALENDAR OF

Vista CaRaway

17 Bapt. Radio and Television
Sunday

18 Bladen Pastors' Conference
JUNE

2 WMU Annual Meeting,

Pastors' Conference, Relig-
ious Education Ass'n, Church
Music Conference - Denver
Colorado

2- 4 Southern Baptist Convention

Denver, Colorado
14 Camp CaRaway Open House

Religious Liberty Sunday
14-20 Baptist Heritage Week
19-21 YWA Retreat - Mundo Vista
21 Baptist College Day and

Father's Day Offering
29-July 3 Week of Christian Study

and Fellowship - Mars Hill

JULY

4 Independence Day
6-10 Missionaries Conference
12 Christian Literature Day
12-18 Baptist World Congress
Tokyo, Japan

27- August 1 Ministers' Training

Fruitland
AUGUST

3- 5 Regional Rural-Urban Conf.

Gardner-Webb College
4 Ass'n Council Meetings
9-15 Sunbeam Focus Week
16-23 Music Expansion Week
21 State Briefing Meeting

High Point, First Church
21 Executive Committee meet-
ing

24-30 Language Missions Week
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
ASSOCIATION MISSIONS

28- 29 Workshop for Assoc. WMU

Leaders

31-Sept. 2 YWA Retreat - Mundo

Vista
SEPTEMBER
7 Labor Day
11-12 Brotherhood Leadership

Retreat, CaRaway
11-12 Workshop for Ass'n WMU

Leaders

16 Sunday School Area Conven-
tion, Lumberton, First

ACTIVITIES 1970

Church

20 State Missions Day and Off.

21 Pastors' Conference
21-25 Sunday School Leadership

Preparation Week in
Churches

25- 26 Baptist Men's Retreat -

CaRaway
OCTOBER

5-6 Evangelism Research Insti-
tute, Southeastern Seminary
6 First Timers Choir Festival
11 Biblical Recorder Day

14 Annual meeting at Hickory
Grove Church

15 Annual meeting at Beard's
Chapel Church

16-18 Deacon's Retreat - CaRaway
17 Piano-Organ Festivals

19 Bladen Ministerial Meeting
Pastors' Conference
"Divinity Dames" Meeting

25 American Bible Society Sun-
day

26- 29 Central Training School

Elizabethtown Baptist
Church
NOVEMBER

1-7 RA Week in Churches
3 Ass'n Council Meetings
9-12 Baptist State Convention -

War Mem. Auditorium -

Greensboro

16 Pastors' Conference

20 Executive Committee meet-
ing

22 Thanksgiving Offering for
Children's Homes

26 Thanksgiving Day and
Offering

29-Dec. 6 Week of Prayer for

Foreign Missions and Lottie
Moon Offering

30 "M" Night - Elizabethtown
Church

DECEMBER

6 Foreign Missions Day in
Churches

23 Conv.-wide Carol Sing
25 (Friday) Christmas Day

27 Students Night at Christmas
28-29 Young Men's Missions Con-
ference, CaRaway

EMPHASES

JANUARY

World Missions Conferences
Make Your Will Month

FEBRUARY

Baptist Seminaries, Colleges
Transfer Church Member-
ship Home Missions Graded
Series

MARCH

Home Missions

APRIL

Life Commitment-Church
Voc.

MAY

Hospital Ministries - Voca-
tions

JUNE

Annuity Board-VBS-Assem-
blies

JULY

Stewardship - Assemblies -
Christian Literature - Publi-
cations

AUGUST

Church Music-On To College
Associational Missions

SEPTEMBER

Church Preparation Month

OCTOBER

Cooperative Program

NOVEMBER

Church Libraries - Foreign
Missions Series - Steward-
ship

DECEMBER

Foreign Missions

USE YOUR MINUTES

1. Your Minutes record the proceedings of the
Annual Session of the Association.

2. Your minutes are the accepted authority on
the statistics of the work of the churches as
printed in the statistical tables.

3. Your minutes give the names and addresses
of all the Associational Officers.

4. Your minutes list the names and addresses
of the principal officers of each cooperating
church.

5. Your minutes contain the latest reports of the
work of the boards, agencies and institutions
that are supported financially by our churches.

6. Your minutes give the place and date of the
next session of the Association.

—CLERK

The McCulloch Press, Inc., Elizabethtown, N. C.

1970

Bladen
Baptist

Association

NORTH CAROLINA
Seventy-Ninth Annual Session

OCTOBER 13, 1971— BUTTERS BAPTIST CHURCH
OCTOBER 14, 1971— WHITE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

NORTH CAROLINA

SEVENTY-NiNTH ANNUAL SESSION

OCTOBER 14, 1970
HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

OCTOBER 15, 1970
BEARD'S CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Superintendent of Missions — Mrs. Ruth W. Prince
P. 0> Box 662, Clarkton, N. C.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Our First Moderator 3

Officers and Committees for 1970-71 4

Executive Committee Members 5

Pastors .... J. 6

Chairmen of Deacons 7

Woman's Missionary Union Directors 8

Resort Ministry 13

Sunday School Report 13

Seventy-Ninth Session Minutes 14

Messengers to the Annual Session 15

Financial Statement 17

Proposed Budget for 1970-71 18

Annuity Report 19

American Bible Society Report 19

Report of Associational Missionary 19

Baptist Hospital Report 20

Brotherhood Report 21

Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina 21

Report on Christian Education 22

Christian Life Commission of the SBC 23

Foundation Report 23

Christian Literature 24

Prison Ministry 24

Cooperative Program - Stewardship Promotion 25

Evangelism Report 25

Historian's Report 25

Homes for the Aging 26

Missions Committee 26

History of Elizabethiown Baptist Church 27

History of Center Road Baptist Church 29

Church Library Program 31

Woman's Missionary Union ____ 31

Music Report 32

Constitution and By-Laws 32

Historical Table 35

In Memoriam 37

Statistical Tables A to I 38

Calendar of Activities 47

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 3

REV< WILLIAM BRUNT

Rev. William Brunt was the FIRST MODERATOR of the Bladen
Baptist Association. He was born in Davie County, North Carolina
July 23rd 1837. Ke died in Gsriand, Sampson County, on February
18, 1906.

When Mr. Brunt was a young man he enlisted in the Confederate
States Army, in the War Between the State:, and was at Appomattox
when General Lee surrendered the Army of the Confaderacy. The
Testament which he carried during the war is still a vaTued posession
of his descendants.

Mr. Brunt attended Wake Forest College and attended the Sem-
inary in Greenville, S. C. After graduating from the Seminary his
first pastorate was the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N- C.
After leaving Fayetteville, he moved to Lillington. In 1883 he moved
to Bladen county. He was the pastor of White Oak Baptist Church
and also taught school at the old White Oak Academy. He preached
and taught school in Robeson and Samp:on counties, as well as
Bladen County. ■ ! j ( j^t

The Associaticnal minutes of 1907 contain a Memorial to Elder
Wm. Brunt. The tribute says: "He was a well prepared preacher.
He made many friends wherever he went. He was a genial, sweet
spirited man and was popular among all denominations of Christians."

Mrs. Brunt was the former Miss Eugenia Sherman. She was truly
a good helpmate, and is remembered in the White Oak Church for
her great work in promoting music in the church and community.

Rev. William Brunt together with his wife and other members
of his family are buried in the White Oak Baptist Churchyard.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOC IAT3QN

OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES FOR 1970-71

Moderator Rev. Nash A. Odom, Dublin, N. C. 28332

Vice Moderator James C. Ray, White Oak, N. C. 28399

Clerk Mrs Ruth W. Prince, Clarkton, N. C. 28433

Treasurer Mr. Dan McLaurin, White Oak, N. C. 28399

Historian Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, Elizabethtown, N. C. 28337

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Director Rev. Al Cauley, Route 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.

VBS Director Mrs. J. M. Wilson

Preschool Director Mrs. Stuart Norris

Children Director Mrs. M. M. Jones

Youth Director . Mrs. W. J. Hair

Adult Director Mr. Raymond Nunnery

Ext. Activities Rev. H. D. Harris

CHURCH TRAINING

Director Rev. Ronald Hester, Rt. 2, Clarkton, N. C. 28433

Director New Member Training Mr. Joe Smith

Director Church Leader Training Mr. C. O. Bridger

Preschool Director Mrs. James Melvin

Children's Director Mrs. Robert Suggs

Youth Director Rev. Garland Bordeaux

Adult Director Rev. Howard Davis

BROTHERHOOD

Director Rev. Harry Poovey, Bladenboro, N. C. 2*3320

Baptist Men's President Mr. Billy Gooden

RA Leader Mr. Robert Hickman

MUSIC

Director Mrs. Arnold Melvin, Route 2, Elizabethtown, N. C.

Associate Mrs. Wilbert Davis

CHURCH LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel, Route 1, Tar Heel, N. C. 28392

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

Director Mrs. Al Cauley, Route 2, Elizabethtown, N. C. 28337

Baptist Woman's Director Mrs. Gretta Whitfield

Assistant Mrs. Gladys Priest

Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. H. M. Rivenbark

Corres. Secretary Mrs. W. J. Keith

Acteen Director Mrs. Horace Little

Assistant Mrs. Murray Santee

GA Director Mrs. W. J. Hair

Assistant Mrs. David Clark

Mission Friends Director Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Jr.

Assistant Mrs. S. F. Taylor

Mission Study Chairman Mrs. N. B. Ellis

Mission Action Chairman Mrs. Theron Pait

Mission Support Mrs. Rufus Britt

Promotional Chairman Mrs. H. D. Harris

Nominating Committee, Mrs. Miller Taylor, Mrs. D. J. McDaniel, Mrs.
Herbert Sasser, Mrs. H. M. Clark, Jr., Mrs. J. F. Freeman.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

COMMITTEES

CONSTITUTION: Mr. James Melvin - Chairman, Rev. James C. Ray,
Mr. Harold Ingram.

CHRISTIAN LIFE

Rev. Russell Padgett - Chairman, Mr. Keith Johnson, Dr. R. L. Sum-
merlin.

ORDINATION

Rev. J. P. Royal - Chairman, Rev. Nash A. Odom, Rev. Eugene B.

Gaskins, Rev. Jerry Wallace.

EVANGELISM: Rev. Vance Tyson, Chairman

STEWARDSHIP: Mr. M. M. Jones, Chairman

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Abbottsburg: Claude Skipper, Abbottsburg 28321
Beard's Chapel: None

Bethel: Robert Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392
Bladenboro First: Frederick Britt, Bladenboro 28320
Bladenboro West: Wesley Merritt, Bladenboro 2'3320
Briar Branch: None
Butters: None

Calvary: W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433
Center Road: Craven Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320
Clarkton: D. B. Little, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433
Council: Hobson McCulloch, Rt. 1, Council 28434
Cypress Creek: None

Dublin First: Alton Taylor, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown: Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed: None

Grace: None

Hickory Grove:

Lagoon: None

Lisbon: E. M. Ward, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337
Love's Grove: Jimmy Martin, Tar Heel 28392
Nat Moore: None
New Center: None

Northside: Thomas Brisson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320
Richardson: Roland Davis, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 2'3320
Riverside: None

Sandy Grove: Milford Carson, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320
Shady Grove: Alfred Edwards, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320
Sugg's Grove: Billy Hill, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301
Tar Heel: John R. Wengert, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392
White Lake: Julius Hester, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337
White Oak: M. M. Jones, White Oak 28399
White's Creek: Howard Watts, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433
Zion Hill: Wilson Smith, Dublin 28332

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PASTORS

Name of Church Pastor's Name and Address

Abbottsburg George Langley, Abbottsburg 28321

Beard's Chapel: Wilton Jones, 408 W. Williamson St., Whiteville 28472

Bethel Bob Luttrell, Dublin 28332

Bladenboro, First Harry E. Pooyey, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West C. E. Brisson, Cerro Gordo

Briar Branch L. L. Barnes, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

Butters None

Calvary B. Frank Williams, Jr., Elizabethtown 28337

Canter Roads Howard Davis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton J. P. Royal, Clarkton 28433

Council Alton Bridgers, Council

Cypress Creek Ernest Packer, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Nash A. Odom, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown Jerry Wallace, Elizabethtown 23337

Galeed Bruce Lanier, Tabor City

Grace Orbon Gibson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Hickory Grove Bruce Lanier, Tabor City

Lagoon Tommy Packer, Hendersonville 28739

Lisbon H. D. Harris, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Love's Grove James W. Martin, Sr., Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore L. D. Smith, Leland 28451

New Center Ronald Hester, Clarkton 2*3433

Northside Vance Tyson, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson E. P. Lockamy, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside None

Sandy Grove ._ Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Eugene Gaskins, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove Russell Padgette, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

Tar Heel James C. Ray, White Oak 28399

White Lake Alva Cauley, Rt. 2, Elizabthtown 28337

White Oak James C. Ray, White Oak 28399

White's Creek . J. Garland Bordeaux, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433
Zion Hill George Langley, Abbottsburg 28321

CHURCH CLERKS
Name of Church Church Clerk's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Mrs. Wilma English, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel Doris Carter, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Bethel Shelton Brisson, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Kelly Baldwin, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West ... Lora Stephens, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch Mrs. Annie McDuffie, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

Butters Theodore Wilkins, Butters 28324

Calvary Mrs. Marian Williams, Box 745, Elizabethtown

Center Roads Warren Dowless, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton .. Mrs. Charles V. Little, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Council Mrs. Ernest Moore, Rt. 1, Riegelwood 28456

Cypress Creek .. Raymond Smith, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Dublin, First .. ... Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392
Elizabethtown „ ... Mrs. Carl C. Campbell, Box 547, Elizabethtown
Galeed Mrs. Annie Ruth Powers, Bladenboro 2*3320

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 7

Grace Patricia McKeithan, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Elden Hester, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon .. Mrs. Bertha D. Smith, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown

Lisbon Bradford Barber, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Love's Grove W. H. Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore S. T. Squires, Kelly 28448

New Canter Edna Edwards, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside J. Elmer Lennon, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson B. T Williamson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside Joe Evans, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Mrs. Gaston Russ, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Mrs. Othella Heflin, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove Roy Dew, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

Tar Heel Jack L. Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 2*3392

White Lake Mrs. Margaret Gappins, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Jeff Johnson, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Mrs. Gail Norris, Box 91, Elizabethtown 28337

Zion Hill Jimmy Britt, Bladenboro 28320

CHAIRMEN OF DEACONS
Name of Church Chairman of Deacons Name and Address

Abbottsburg William Burney, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel Tommie Johnson, Rt. Garland 28441

Bethel Walter Bryan, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Charles Herring, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West F. C. Turner, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch H. B. Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Butters Marion Hilburn, Butters 28324

Calvary W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Center Roads Ernest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Clarkton 1 D. B. Little, Clarkton 28433

Council Rodney Squires, Rt. 1, Riegelwood

Cypress Creek Wilbert Davis, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Dr. R. L. Summerlin, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown John W. Lee, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Levie Cain, Bladenboro 28320

Grace Weldon Nance, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Leo Richardson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

Lisbon None

Love's Grove George Monroe, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore S. T. Squires, Kelly 28448

New Center Lonnie Bass, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Thomas Brisson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 2*3320

Richardson Ike Singletary, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside Murray Bordeaux, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Harvey Edwards, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Alfred Edwards, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove Badger Edge, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

Tar Heel Alden Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Graden Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak M. M. Jones, White Oak 28399

White's Creek B. H. Priest, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill William Butler, Bladenboro 28320

8 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION DIRECTORS
Name of Church Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Mrs. Helma English, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 23320

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel Mrs. N. B. Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Mrs. Billy R. Fisher, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West Lela Mae Barfield, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Rt. Elizabethtown 28337

Butters None

Calvary Mrs. W. B. Warner, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Center Roads Mrs. Mary A. Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Mrs. E. W. Byrd, Clarkton 28433

Council Mrs. Novalee McDuffie, Rt. 1, Council 28434

Cypress Creek Mrs. Thelma Davis, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Mrs. Miller Taylor, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Elizabethtown Mrs. Hubert Jackson, Box 874, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Edith Freeman, Bladenboro 28320

Grace None

Hickory Grove Mrs. Donna Allen, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

Lisbon Mrs. Lillian White, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 23337

Love's Grove None

Nat Moore None

New Center Edna Edwards, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Clara Dove, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson .. Mrs. Norman Tatum, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside ... Mrs. Bennie Ev:ns, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Mrs. Mable Price, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove . Mrs. Delia Santee, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel Mrs. J. L. Wilson, Jr., Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake . ... Mrs. Margaret Gappins, Rt., Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Mary Jones, White Oak 28399

White's Creek .. ... Mrs. Gail Norris, Box 91, Elizabethtown 28337
Zion Hill Mrs. Lola Britt, Bladenboro 28320

CHURCH TREASURERS
Name of Church Church Treasurer's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Brady Bass, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel Ralph Carter, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Bethel Walter Bryan, Rt., Tar Heel 2'3392

Bladenboro, First L. C. Bridger, Box 85, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West Curtis Cain, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch H. B. Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Butters Mrs. Mary Spence, Butters 28324

Calvary Mrs. Marion Williams, Box 745, Elizabethtown

Center Roads L. M. Hester, Box 698, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Max Home, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

Council Hobson McCulloch, Council

Cypress Creek Fred Norris, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Kenneth Hester, Box 1, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown David K. Clark, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Ada Bartley, Bladenboro 28320

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 9

Grace Mrs. Viola Autry Gibson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Hickory Grove Miss Catherine Johnson, Lumberton

Lagoon — Mrs. Inez Merritt, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown

Lisbon Harry Alford, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Love's Grove Thomas Jordan, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore Mrs. Rether Bigford, Kelly 28448

New Center None Listed

Northside Edna Carroll, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Mrs. Kenneth Rogers, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside Mrs. Winnie Lewis, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Dewey Guyton, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Archie Burney, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove Earl Harris, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

Tar Heel Mrs. Lynn Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Myrtle Livingston, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Mrs. Dolores Long, Box 1079, Elizabethtown 23337

Zion Hill Theron Pai^, Bladenboro 2'3320

SUNDAY SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Name of Church Sunday School Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg ..__Julian S. English, Box 536, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel W. W. Barnes, Rt., Garland 28441

Bethel Maurice A. Brisson, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Alton R, Davis, Bladenboro 23320

Bladenboro, West Clayton Stubbs, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch Dan Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Butters Bobby Parnell, Butters 28324

Calvary , Bill Gooden, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Center Roads Ernest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Clarkton N. B. Ellis, Clarkton 28433

Council Talmadge McLean, Rt. 1, Council

Cypress Creek Wilbert Davis, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Jettie Butler, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown Raymond Nunnery, Rt. 1, Slizabethtown 28337

Galeed H. C. Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

Grace Mildred Hilburn, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Seth Lewis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 2*3320

Lagoon Mrs. Louana Marshall, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown

Lisbon Gideon Wilson, Rt. 1, Council 28434

Love's Grove W. H. Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore Noah Pridgen, Currie

New Center Harris Heustess, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Floyd McKnight, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Roland Davis, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside . _ _. Murray Bordeaux, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Douglas Bryan, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Douglas Thompson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Sugg's Grove Charles Rice, Rt. 5, Fayetteville 28301

Tar Heel Alden Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake None

White Oak Earl Tatum, White Oak 28399

White's Creek B. H. Priest, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill .... Sandford Cain, 410 W 17th St., Lumberton

TO BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

MUSIC DIRECTORS
Name of Church Music Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Livingston Lewis, Bladenboro 28320

Beard's Chapel Claxton Oliver, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Bethel Murray Barnes, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Charles L. Allen, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West James Cain, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 2'3320

Briar Branch Mrs. Jane Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Butters Theodore Wilkins, Butters 28324

Calvary None

Center Roads H. George Koehler, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Mrs. J. P. Royal, Clarkton 28433

Council Bob Huffstetler, Rt. 1, Council

Cypress Creek Keith Johnson, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Mrs. David Hursey, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown Mrs. Worth H. Hester, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Annie Ruth Powers, Bladenboro 28320

Grace Janice Rogers, Rt. 1, Box 34-A, Clarkton 28433

Hickory Grove Phillip Johnson, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

I isbon C. R. White, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 2*8337

Love's Grove Jimmy Martin, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Nat Moore None

New Canter Harris Heustess, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Clara Dove, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Mrs. Jimmy Davis, Rt. 5, Lumberton

Riverside Mrs. Abel Long, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Nash Edwards, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 29320

Shady Grove Joel Johnson, Abbottsburg 28321

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel Mrs. Martin Wilson, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Mrs. Mae Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak F. L, Tatum, White Oak 28399

While's Creek Autry Lewis, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill Lynn Johnson, Bladenboro 28320

ORGANISTS (Or Pianist if no Organist)
Name of Church Name and Address

Abbottsburg Mrs. Ruth Yarborough, Abbottsburg 28321

Beard's Chapel ... Mrs. Ruth Oliver, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Bethel Mrs. Murray Barnes, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First . Mrs. H. L. Walter, Box 548, Bladenboro 23320

Bladenboro, West Dorinda Lamb, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch Mrs. Annie McDuffie, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

Butters Mrs. Mary Spence, Butters 28324

Calvary None

Center Road Mrs. Sharon Harrelson, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clarkton Mrs. Ben Little, Rt. 1, Clarkton

Council Miss Betty Moore, Rt. 1, Riegelwood

Cypress Creek .. Mrs. Evelyn Davis, Rt- 2, Garland 28441

Dublin, First Mrs. P. L. Summerlin, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown ;. _ ____ Mrs. G. L. Todd, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337
Galeed .... Miss Betty Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION 11

Grace Patricia McKeithan, Box 594, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Miss Althia Lewis, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon Mrs. Luanna Marshall, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown 28337

Lisbon Miss Judy Sasser, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Love's Grove Mrs. Lucy Monroe, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 2'33S2

Nat Moore Mrs. L. D. Smith, Leland 28451

New Canter Mary Wade Walters, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Northside Evelyn Hester, Bladenboro 28320

Richardson Mrs. Richard Sessoms, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Riverside Mrs. Madison Lewis, Rt. 1, Tomahawk 28465

Sandy Grove Mrs. Douglas Bryan, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Miss Sherry Thompson, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Sugg's Grove Rosalie Edge, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

Tar Heel Nash Singletary, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake Mrs. Mae Melvin, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Hilda Cain, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Autry Lewis, Rt. 1, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill Mrs. Kathleen Edwards, Bladenboro 28320

DIRECTORS OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Name of Church Director of Library Services Name and Address

Abbottsburg None

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel None

Bladenboro, First ... Mrs. Harry E. Poovey, Bladenboro 2'3320

Bladenboro, West None

Briar Branch None

Butters None

Calvary None

Center Roads None

Clarkton Mrs. Horace Little, Clarkton 28433

Council None

Cypress Creek None

Dublin, First Miss Freida Bryan, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Elizabethtown Mrs. Roy Cain, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Ruby McKee, Bladenboro 28320

Grace None

Hickory Grove None

Lagoon None

Lisbon None

Love's Grove None

Nat Moore None

New Center None

Northside None

Richardson None

Riverside None

Sandy Grove None

Shady Grove None

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel None

White Lake Mrs. Joyce Thomas, Rt. 2, Elizabethtown 28337

White Oak Mrs. Miriam Grubbs, White Oak 28339

White's Creek None

Zion Hill Mrs. Vonda Hester, Bladenboro 28320

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TRAINING UNION DIRECTORS
Name of Church Training Union Directors Name and Address

Abbottsburg Claude Skipper, Abbottsburg 28321

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel N. B. Carroll, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First C. O. Bridger, Box 157, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West None

Briar Branch Mrs. Ruby Smith, Rt. 2, Garland 28441

Butters None

Calvary None

Center Roads Craven Pait, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Clark ton Felix Hargraves, Clarkton 28433

Council Mrs. Alton Bridgers, Council

Cypress Creek None

Dublin, First Joseph Smith, Box 12, Elizabethtown 2'3337

Elizabethtown John H. Evans, Rt. 1, Elizabetrtown 28337

Galeed Mrs. Ruby Prevatte, Bladenboro 28320

Grace Wendel Richardson, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Hickory Grove Bruce Allen, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Lagoon None

Lisbon None

Love's Grove None

Nat Moore None

New Center None

Northside None

Richardson None

Riverside Bill Jernigan, Rt. 1, Garland 28441

Sandy Grove Currie Long, Rt. 2, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove _ Murray Santee, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel Lynn Singletary, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

White Lake None

White Oak Billy Register, Rt. 1, White Oak 28399

White's Creek Howard Watts, Rt. 2, Clarkton 28433

Zion Hill Mrs. Theron Pait, Bladenboro 28320

BROTHERHOOD DIRECTORS
Name of Church Brotherhood Director's Name and Address

Abbottsburg Harold Hood, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 2'3320

Beard's Chapel None

Bethel J. W. Devane, Rt. 1, Tar Heel 28392

Bladenboro, First Jack Walker, Bladenboro 28320

Bladenboro, West Darius Stephens, Rt. 1, Bladenboro 28320

Briar Branch None

Butters None

Calvary None

Center Roads Ernest Singletary, Rt. 1, Elizabethtown 28337

Clarkton None

Council None

Cypress Creek None

Dublin, First Dr. R L. Summerlin, Dublin 28332

Elizabethtown Charles D. Allen, Box 764, Elizabethtown 28337

Galeed Richard Bennett, Bladenboro 28320

Grace None

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Hickory Grove None

Lagoon None

Lisbon None

Love's Grove None

Nat Moore None

New Center None

Northside None

Richardson None

Riverside None

Sandy Grove Clarence Cain, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Shady Grove Alfred Edwards, Rt. 3, Bladenboro 28320

Sugg's Grove None

Tar Heel None

White Lake Lester Smith, Kelly Star Rt., Elizabethtown 29337

White Oak None

White's Creek None

Zion Hill None

RESORT MINISTRY

Who said that Christian services would not appeal to people away
from home on their vacations? We are still rejoicing at the response
of the people to the film ministry and the worship services at White
Lake during this summer that has just ended.

A movie was shown in three locations of the Lake each week from
June 1 through September 1. There were 4,840 people who attended
these movies with an average of 161 per showing.

There were two outdoor worship services conducted each Sunday
morning at the Lake. There were 5,295 people who attended these
worship services with an average of 212 in each service.

The total offering received from these worship services was $761.29.
The expenditures were $226.56, leaving a balanace in the White Lake
Resort Ministry Account of $534.73.

We thank God for revealing to us this avenue of preaching the
gospel of Jesus Christ. The response has been far better than we
had expected. Join us in prayer for the progress, the future, and the
effectiveness of this ministry.

Al Cauley, Director

SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT

The past year in Sunday School has been a challenging one. Our
emphasis has been on training for the changes scheduled to take
place in October. Our workers have been prepared with Sunday School
Week at Caswell, clinics at High Point and Goldsboro, North Carolina.
Our "Shaping the 70V Conference had every Sunday School with the
exception of one represented in preparation.

Attendance was also good at the Vacation Bible School Clinic held
at the Northside Baptist Church in Bladenboro. We feel these clinics
have succeeded in that our people seem to have a solid grasp on
the tools provided for this decade and feel they are ready to press
on with the task of winning souls and making disciples in the name
of our Lord.

Respectfully submitted
W. Howard Davis

SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL SESSION
BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
October 14, and 15, 1970

Wednesday's Evening Session with Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Rt. 2, Bladenboro. Thursday's Day Session with Beard's Chapel, Gar-
land.

The Association Officers, Pastors, Chairman of Finance Committee,
and Chairman of Deacons for the Bladen Baptist Associational Baptist
Churches met with the Hickory Grove Church on Wednesday Evening
for a delicious dinner prior to the opening of the Seventy-Ninth An-
nual Session. Dr. Eual Lawson spoke to those present about "The
Work of Home Mission Board." The Seventy-Ninth Annual Session was
called to order at 7:30 P. M. by Vice Moderator Rev. Nash Odom.
Hymn: "To God Be The Glory", led by Phillip Johnson was sung
by congregation. Rev. M. M. Jones led in Prayer.

Rev. Nash A. Odom led in organization of the meeting by asking
for a motion that we constitute our business with the 150 mes-
sengers as enrolled by the 22 Churches represented, according to
the Clerk, Othella Heflin. Motion carried. Rev. Nash A Odom called
for the new Pastors to be recognized. Rev. Ronald Hester-New Center
Church was present. Rev. Wilton Jones-Beard's Chapel, Rev. Harry
Poovey-Bladenboro First, Robert Luttrell-Bethel, Tommy Packer-Lagoon,
were unable to attend.

The guests and visitors were also recognized. Mr. Gordon Maddrey-
Baptist Foundation of N. C. and Mr. Calvin Knight of the Baptist
Hospital.

Motion made and seconded that we adopt the order of business as
it appears in the Printed Program and The Book of Reports, with
any necessary changes.

Rev. Nash A. Odom appointed the following Committees. Rev. Alva
Cauley, chairman of the Nominating committee.

Time, Place, and Preacher: Rev. Garland Bordeaux-Chairman, Ray-
mond Nunnery, Rev. Russell Padgett, and Mrs. Billy Hair.

Resolutions Committee: Rev. Eugene Gaskins-Chairman, Mrs. Porter
Cain, Rev. L. D. Smith, and Rev. Harry Poovey.

Auditing Committee: Rev. J. P. Royal-Chairman, John Lee, and Theron
Pait.

Rev. Jimmy D. Edwards, Manager, Wholesale Sales Dept. Sunday
School Board, Nashville, Tenn. gave a very inspiring Message entitled
"Soul Saving Station."

Special Music was presented by "The 4 E's" of the Sugg's Grove
Baptist Church. Congregation joined in Singing "Ye Servants of God."

Dr. Eual Lawson, Dept. of Evangelism, Home Mission Board, Atlanta,
Ga. gave an inspiring message "We Have Good News for a Lost World."

Meeting adjourned with prayer by Gordon Maddrey.

Beard's Chapel

Thursday
Morning Session

Rev. Nash A. Odom called the meeting to order with 155 present.

"Breathe On Me" was sung by Congregation with Rev. Garland
Bordeaux leading. Rev. Nash A. Odom gave the Scripture and led in
prayer.

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Mr. W. W. Barnes and Rev. Wilton Jones of the Host Church
welcomed each member present. Rev. Nash A. Odom introduced the
following panel members who discussed "The Church Faces The
Seventies"; Representative of Brotherhood, Rev. Edwin Bullock, Rep-
resentative of W. M. U., Miss Bernice Popham, Representative of
Sunday School, Rev. Burrell F. Lucas, Representative of Church Train-
ing, Rev. Sam O'Neal Representative of Church Music, Charles Gate-
wood.

Miscellaneous Business: Mrs. Ruth W. Prince, Associational Mis-
sionary expressed her thanks and gratitude to each one for their
prayers and cooperation. Mrs. Prince asked that the Ten Year Calendar
Plan be dissolved. Motion made and carried.

Rev. James C. Ray gave the Mission report.

Mrs. Prince gave the Historian report (due to the absence of Mrs.
Wanda Campbell). The history of Elizabethtown and Center Road
Baptist Churches was read.

Due to the absence of Dan McLaurin, Rev. Garland Bordeaux gave
the Treasurer's Report.

Porter Cain, Moderator, gave his report. Motion made and carried
that we accept this report.

Congregation joined in singing "0 Jesus I Have Promised/'

Mrs. Arnold Melvin sang a solo: "I Had Rather Have Jesus."

Rev. Cleve Wilkie, Field Worker, Stewardship Dept. Baptist State
Convention delivered a very inspiring message.

Adjourned for lunch.

Afternoon Session

Rev. Nash A. Odom, Vice Moderator, asked Rev. James C. Ray
to preside as Moderator for the afternoon session.

Congregation joined in singing "Make Me A Channel of Blessing".

Rev. Ronald Hester gave the Scripture and led in prayer.

Election of Officers: Rev. Nash A. Odom was elected as Moderator
Motion carried by up lifted hands.

Raymond Nunnery gave the Nominating Committee Report. Auditing
Report was presented, also Finance report, Stewardship, Christian Life,
Time, Place and Preacher. These Reports were accepted as they appear
in "The Book of Reports". The next meeting to be held with Butters
Baptist Church-Evening Session, White Lake Baptist Church with
Lagoon Baptist Church as Co-Host-Day Session.

The Resolutions were read by Rev. Harry Poovey.

No Miscellaneous Business.

Rev. Al Cauley led in the Memorial Service, with the Congregation
standing for silent Prayer.

Congregation joined in singing "Others."

Scripture and Prayer was given by Rev. Howard Davis.

The Associational Sermon, "The Church in The Space Age," was
delivered by Rev. Nash A. Odom.

Adjournment with Prayer.

MESSENGERS TO ASSOCIATION

Abbottsburg: P. G. Bullard, Julian English.

Beard's Chapel: Doris Carter, Foddie Smith, Melvia Johnson, Florence
Long.

Bethel: None listed.

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Bladenboro First: Rev. Harry Poovey, Charles Herring, L. C. Bridger,
Mrs. Harry Poovey, Mrs. Roy Lennon.
Bladenboro West: Wesley Merritt.

Briar Branch: Mrs. Katie Smith, Mrs. Thelma Barnes, Mrs. Annie
McDuffie.

Butters: Mrs. Vivian Storms, Colon Willoughby, Mrs. Addie Butler,
David Wilkins, Harley Williams, Bobby Parnell.

Calvary: Miss Pearl Harrelson, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Warner, Mrs.
J. E. Williams.

Canter Road: Mrs. Allie Taylor, Mrs. Mattie Johnson, Mrs. Naomi
Guyton.

Ciarkton: D. B. Little, W. W. Marlowe, Mrs. H. M. Rivenbark, C. L.
Campbell, Roy Morgan, Max Home.

Council: Mrs. Annie McDuffie. Mrs. Bob Hufstetler, Mrs. Martha
Bridger, Mrs. Clemmie Dodd.

Cypress Creek: Mrs. Gerald Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson,
Keith Johnson, Alba Johnson.

Dublin First: Dr. R. L. Summerlin, Alton Taylor, Leola G. McDaniel,
Jettie Butler, Joe Smith.

E^izabathtown: Raymond Nunnery, John Lee, Edd Nye, D. S. Haire,
Jerry Wallace, Mrs. Edward Sutton, Mrs. Carl Campbell.

Galeed: Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McLean, L. B. Lennon.

Grace: None listed.

Hickory Grove: Leo Hester, Mrs. Ernest Dove.
Lagoon: Mrs. Lounna Marshall, Mrs. Bertha Smith.
Lisbon: Mrs. Mae Waines, Mrs. Thelma Daniels, E, M. Ward, Mrs.
Vera Nye, L, J. Prevatte.
Love Grove: None.

Nat Moore: Mrs. Mavis Squires, Mrs. Sherry Pridgen, Mrs. Rether
Bigford.

New Center: Beatrice Davis, Inez Smith.

Northside: Thomas Brisson, Willard Johnson, Clara Dove, Evelyn
Hester, Hilda Hester.

Richardson: B. T. Williamson, Roland Davis, Mrs. Sam Singletary,
Mrs. Roland Davis, Ike Singletary.

Riverside: Mrs. James Lewis, Bula Bordeaux, Mrs. Bennie Evans,
Mrs. Emmalene Morgan, Mrs. Abel Long, Mrs. Joe Evans.

Sandy Grove: Mrs. Mabel Price, Mrs. Nellie Kinlaw, Mrs. Sandra
Long, Mrs. Sallie Kinlaw, Mrs. Barbara Dove.

Shady Grove: Mrs. Eugene Gasknis, Leston Thompson, Douglas
Thompson, Alfred Edwards, Jim Packer.

Sugg's Grove: Glenn Lewis, Larry Feight.

Tar Heel: Mrs. Gurney Allen, Mrs. Martin Wilson, Mrs. Elizabeth
Singletary, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bedsole, Braxton Martin.

White Lake: Mrs. Alva Cauley, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Gappins, Mrs.
Arnold Melvin.

White Oak: Mrs. Hilda Cain, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Jones, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Tatum, F. L. Tatum, Mrs. Hallie McClure.

White's Creek: Mrs. Hanna R. Gooden, Edsel Carter, Howard Watts,
Clyde Britt, Mrs. Bernice Bass.

Zion Hill: Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Cain, Mr. and Mrs. William Butler,
Mrs. Kenderick Hester, Mrs. Kathleen Edwards.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

FINANCIAL STATEMENT
October 1, 1969 - September 307 1970

School

RECEIPTS: Gen. Fund Minutes of Misc.

Abbottsburg $ 167.11 $ 15.00 $ 100.00

Beards Chapel 100.00 .00 75.07

Bethel .00 33.75 .00

Bladenboro First 624.00 .00 200.00

Bladenboro West 100.00 .00 48.48

Briar Branch 20.00 5.00 60.00

Butters 100.00 12.50 .00

Calvary .00 .00 .00

Center Road 400.00 135.00 132.65

Clarkton 999.96 27.00 100.00

Council 200.00 8.10 100.00

Cypress Creek 100.00 15.00 100.00

Dublin First 600.00 30.00 92.54

Elizabethtown 450.00 8.10 125.00

Galeed 100.00 15.00 .00

Grace 50.00 .00 75.00

Hickory Grove 160.00 .00 50.00

Lagoon 25.00 5.00 .00

Lisbon 258.33 .00 100.00

Love Grove 70.00 3.50 .00

Natmoore .00 6.00 .00

New Center .00 8.00 .00

Northside 156.00 6.75 75.00

Richardson .00 5.40 .00

Riverside 100.00 5.40 38.95

Sandy Grove 320.00 18.00 100.00

Shady Grove 340.00 18.00 100.00

Suggs Grove 258.26 9.45 .00

Tar Heel 150.00 9.45 125.00

White Lake 254.33 16.20 75.00

White Oak 100.00 40.00 110.00

White's Creek 112.64 13.50 100.00

Zion Hill 125.00 7.00 75.00

Baptist State Convention 996.00

Sale of Books 112.88

Miscellaneous 17.84

TOTAL RECEIPTS ..... .. $7,567.35 $ 476.10 $2,257.69

Grand Total Receipts $10,301.14

Cash Balance Beginning Year 2,863.34

Total Cash For Year 13,164.48

Less Total Disbursements ... 9,151.94

Cash Balance, October 1, 1970 ___ $ 4,012.54

DISBURSEMENTS 1969 - 1970

SUPPLIES:

Postage $133.60

Office Supplies 203.04

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Minutes 593.05

Office Equipment 159.86

Office Rent 600.00 $1,689.55

MISSIONARY:

Salary & Travel 4,800.00

Annuity 366.63

Convention & Assembly 148.90 5,315.53

ORGANIZATION:

Associational Sunday School .00

Church Training 45.21

Brotherhood 95.91

Church Music .00

Woman's Missionary Union 100.00

Evangelism 30.60 271.72

OTHER EXPENSES:

Clerk's Salary 100.00

Utilities 272.47

Books & Literature 129.46

Special Missions 17.05

Miscellaneous 103.60 622.58

TOTAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES - YEAR $7,899.38

SCHOOL OF MISSIONS $1,252.56

TOTAL EXPENDITURES - - YEAR $3,151.94

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1970 - 1971

SUPPLIES:

Postage $ 150.00

Office Supplies 300.00

Minutes 600.00

Office Equipment 400.00

Office Rent 600.00 $ 2,050.00

MISSIONARY:

Salary and Travel 5,200.00

Annuity 400.00

Convention & Assembly 400.00 6,000.00

ORGANIZATION:

Associational Sunday School 100.00

Church Training 100.00

Brotherhood 100.00

Church Music 100.00

Woman's Missionary Union 100.00

Evangelism 100.00 600.00

OTHER EXPENSES:

Clerk's Salary 100.00

Utilities ..... 350.00

Books & Literature 200.00

Special Missions 400.00

Miscellaneous Fund 300.00 1,350.00

TOTAL

$10,000.00

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ANNUITY REPORT

"Good experience credit1' is a new term in Protection Program
vocabulary. It means larger benefits for active and retired members
as of January 1, 1970. Briefly, here is how it works. For the active
members and his family the stipulated amounts of eligible benefits
in Plans A10 and All (formerly Southern Baptist Protection Plan)
now are the minimum. The "good experience credit" will be extra -
over and above the minimum. For 1970 the "good experience credit"
will be about 2% of the retirement credits accrued as of that date.
The amounts credited in the future may vary, depending on interest
earned.

Most retired members are finding the "good experience credit" in
their 1970 monthly checks which are 4% larger. In addition, these
members received the "13th Check" in February. The "good exper-
ience credit" and the "13th check" are realities because interest earn-
ings were in excess of what was required actuarially by the plans.

A minister, church or denominational employee can create a pro-
tection program with the Annuity Board that will cover all bis needs.
Many churches are helping by paying dues in the retirement, health
and life insurance plans. Further information may be obtained from
Guy Cain at State Convention Office, or from the Development Divi-
sion, Annuity Board, SBC, 511 North Akard Building, Dallas, Texas
75201.

According to the last report, Bladen Association and 14 churches
are participating in the Southern Baptist Protection Program.

C. E. Brisson

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY

Do you want to be a real missionary? The American Bible Society
offers the best plan.

The demand for Holy Scriptures from the furthermost ends of
the earth runs into the millions - exceeding ev;n our powers of
fulfillment. Today, at least one complete book of the Bible has been
translated into 1,326 languages and dialects. God's word is increas-
ingly the personal treasure of millions of individuals - a gem of
priceless value. Millions more are waiting for the spiritual comfort
which only God through His written word - can bring.

You can be a personal missionary by joining the American Bible
Society's Bible-A-Month Club. Through this, you can place a Bible
into the outstretched hand of a person in some far corner of the
world and the Scriptures will be in his own language and sent in
your name. Write for this information to - - Secretary, Bible-A-Month
Club, 1865 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 10023. Remember, the Bible
can stay when we have to go.

Respectfully Submitted.
James C. Ray

REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONARY

This year has been a year of progress for the Baptist of Bladen
in that a full time associational missions program was begun. The
churches have supported this program in a great way for which we
are so very thankful. As our budget is increased year by year, more
and more needful tasks can be accomplished.

The most significant event of the year was the World Missions

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Conference. This conference was held March 8-15, 1970 with twenty-
five churches participating. There were three conversions, four volunteers
for mission service and 295 personal dedications. The contributions
to this conference were greater than we had anticipated. We thank
our conference committee, director and our churches for the fine
cooperation. A World Missions Conference has been scheduled for
March 9-16, 1975. We are expecting the same enthusiasm and sup-
port for this conference.

We are looking forward to Bladen's Central Training School October
26-29 at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church. We encourage our people
to attend this school. Training will be offered in all organizations.
A Central Training School is already being planned for September
20-23, 1971. It is my belief that leadership training is one of the
greatest needs of our association. If God's work is important to you,
you will want to be better prepared. This is your chance.

It has been my privilege again this year to serve or visit in all
our churches; served or made 166 visits; helped plan and attended
34 associational meetings; attended 22 meetings outside the associa-
tion, including two nights in Dock Association serving as Music Con-
ference leader in the "Shaping the 70's" clinic; made 48 institutional
visits; had 393 individual conferences; 176 group conferences and 17
committee meetings.

Communication is important in getting the job done. This year
a least 4,271 pieces of mail was mailed, including approximately 3,600
news letters; 14,160 pieces of material have been printed, including
this Book of Reports. At least 11,972 miles have been traveled directly
related to this work.

As we begin the new organization and materials in our denom-
inational life, enthusiastic reports have been received from many
people. Let us pray for much enthusiasm and inspiration as we strive
to reach people for Christ with the aid of the Holy Spirit, new organ-
izations and new literature.

My thanks are offered to the officers and leaders of Bladen As-
sociation for their assistance in carrying out the work of the asso-
ciation; the missions committee for supporting in every way possible;
the program committee for preparing such a fine program; and to
the finance committee for their untiring efforts in paying the bills
and planning the budget.

To all persons interested in this great work of associational mis-
sions, thank you for allowing me to continue as your missionary.

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT

The financial operations of the Hospital are now in a more stable
condition. There are still serious problems, but real progress has been
made, according to W. K. McGee, Denominational Relations Director
for the hospital

He has also reported that the deficit has been reduced and is now
below the $1 million mark. This was done primarily by a large
Medicare adjustment of about $422,5*38, covering the cost of care
provided in 1969 beyond the rate Medicare had paid. Another ad-
justment of about $100,000 is anticipated for services rendered before
1969. Medicare, Medicaid, and other agencies are now paying more near-

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ly in keeping with cost than they did previously. This is helping greatly,
and our big problem now is caring for those persons who are not
eligible to be certified by a sponsoring agency and yet cannot pay
the full cost of the care they need. If a patient is eligible to be
certified, the Hospital must insist that the family cooperate in getting
this done, or else arrange to pay the hospital bill.

The preadmission policy of getting necessary information and mak-
ing financial arrangements in advance, except in emergencies, has
been a help to both the patient and the hospital. It saves time for
the patient at the time of admission and also, helps the family to
estimate more realistically what its financial responsibility will be.
The advance payment not only assures the Hospital of the money,
which it often does not get on promises but it puts the money in-
hand, and the Hospital does not have to borrow it to cover the cost
of the patient's care.

The Mother's Day Offerings from throughout the state are now
$21,000 more than what they were at this time last year. However,
at this time, Bladen is below last years! Churches who are below
last year's offering are asked to make every effort to contribute
before the end of the year.

Churches who have not contributed are reminded that they, too,
still have time to share this ministry of healing through an offering.

Seth F. Lewis, Representative

BROTHERHOOD REPORT

The Associational Brotherhood began in its year with a workshop
at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church in October. This meeting was
held for the purpose of training officers for the individual churches
including Brotherhood Directors, Baptist Men's Presidents, Secretaries
and Royal Ambassador Leaders. In January your Director attended
the "Shaping the Seventies" Clinic in Goldsboro. The purpose of
the clinic was to brief associational leaders on the changes and/or
improvements to take place in the different organizations of the
church beginning October, 1970. The most important change in Brother-
hood will be that the Brotherhood will assume responsibility of the
six, seven, and eight year old boys who were formerly under the
supervision of the WMU. It is recommended that a husband and
wife team work now with this age group.

Your Associational Director along with his family attended World
Missions Week at Fort Caswell this summer and while there attended
classes each day taught by Frank Lawton of the Brotherhood Com-
mission, Memphis, Tenn. These classes were to further train asso-
ciational workers in the changes. They dealt primarily with six,
seven and eight year old Crusaders.

I would like to take this opportunity to ask the pastor of each
church to try to encourage Baptist Men and RA work in your church.
What better way can we train ourselves as Missionary Baptists than
through the Brotherhood Program which has as its main purpose
to teach missions to all men and boys.

Robert C. Hickman

BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF NORTH CAROLINA

Eighty-five years ago, a Christian ministry of child care was launched
in North Carolina. It has grown considerably during this time and is

widely recognized for its quality of service.

Eastern North Carolina's family services and Baptist child care
are coordinated through the office of the superintendent of Kennedy
Home. The main campus is located on a 1200 acre farm near Kinston.
There are twelve cottages which accommodate ten to twelve each.
Additional points in eastern North Carolina through which these
services are rendered are Odom Kome in Pembroke and regional
offices in Raleigh and Fayetteville. An area of growth in recent
years has been the increase of foster homes in eastern North Carolina
to fourteen in number. Additional foster homes are greatly needed.

Recent construction has provided two modern brother-sister cottages
and two houses for staff families. Currently being completed is
an infirmary and a multi-purpose recreational building.

The TEN STAR BUILDERS PROGRAM is the most exciting recent
development for Eastern North Carolina. Plans to raise two and one-
half million dollars for immediate and long range expansion will
permit the renovation and replacement of old facilities. This will
result in a greater variety and greater quality of services.

Essential to the continued operation of these services are the
contributions through the Cooperative Program, the Thanksgiving of-
fering, and special gifts. Baptists, let us offer Christian nurture to
all our children in the name of Christ our Saviour and Lord.

Mrs. Jimmy N. Taylor, Representative

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

NEWS FROM OUR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY:

Campbell College is studying the possibility of a night school for
ministers and lay people which will be sponsored by the Department
of Religion. This program will be offered as a service for those
who have not had the privilege of attending college.

Chowan College invited local Baptist pastors to attend Chowan
College's Fifth Annual Planning Conference in March. This conference
has proved to be very successful in giving pastors an opportunity
to ask questions and to make suggestions as to how the college can
better relate to church and community.

Gardner-Webb College feels that its recent experiment in sending
ministerial students to preach in Associations on a given Sunday
has been highly successful.

Mars Hill College recently announced the establishment of a Chair
of Bible. This was made possible by a gift in the amount of $100,000
from the estate of the late Clyde Bost of Newton.

Meredith College will announce shortly a one-day seminar on the
subject "Understanding Today's College Student in the Church and
Community."

Wake Forest University has on its campus the Piedmont Church
and Industry Institute. The purpose of this institute is to give young
ministers a firsthand opportunity to learn how the local church can
better serve industrial communities.

Wingate College, during the past five years has developed an
academic program to assist local pastors and their wives.

Our Baptist Schools of higher learning need our support. Remem-
ber them.

Mrs. Joseph Gallehugh, Representative

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CHRISTIAN LIFE COMMISSION OF THE SBC

In the decade of the 1960s the Christian Life Commission's emphasis
on applied Christianity may be said to have come of age with South-
ern Baptists. Throughout Southern Baptist churches, associations, state
conventions, institutions, and various agencies there has been a strong
upsurge of involvement in matters related to Christian social ethics.

During the past year, materials on applied Christianity were chan-
neled by the Commission through various state Baptist papers, South-
ern Baptist Convention agency publications, and other mass media
outlets in total quantities of tens of millions.

The Commission's recent conferences on extremism, authentic
Christian morality, drugs, and Christianity and sexuality have been
well attended by a representative cross-section of Southern Baptist
leaders and have been widely influential. Special attention has been
paid to the problem of pornography.

To be true to God's high calling in Jesus Christ, Christians today
must be both the converted, gathered church and the reconciling,
dispersed church, going into the community to be the salt of the
earth and the light of the world. To the end that this calling in all
its power and significance may be faithfully realized, the Christian
Life Commission is dedicated to the task of emphasizing applied
Christianity. A Christian Life Committee Guidebook is available free
of charge for those individuals, churches, and associations seeking
specific suggestions as to how to plan and work in the area of
Christian social concerns. The Commissions objective is to help develop
the kind of Christian morality, private and public, which will sub-
stantially undergird our total Southern Baptist witness for Jesus
Christ.

Russell Padget, Christian Life Chairman
FOUNDATEQM REPORT
The fact that the North Carolina Baptist Foundation, Inc. has
tripled its assets during the past eight years is proof that this
service arm of the Convention has found favor with North Carolina
Baptists.

Since the Foundation was reactivated in 1966, assets have increased
from $350,000 to more than one million dollars. This includes trust
funds and real estate.

The FOUNDATION advances the Kingdom of God in two major
ways: by serving individuals and by serving Baptist agencies and
institutions. This includes the Cooperative Program, Missions, Higher
Education, the Baptist Hospital, and Baptist Homes for the Aging.

The FOUNDATION has again this year put major interest on the
making of wills. Many churches have used the facilities of the
Foundation to conduct Will Clinics, and reports from these clinics
indicate that they have been very successful.

The FOUNDATION also has an opportunity to counsel with many
people concerning their own wills, and in some instances has provided
the information and direction necessary for inclusion of Baptist
causes in their will.

The BAPTIST FOUNDATION has had a most successful year, is on
the move, and is rendering service to individual Baptists in a con-
crete way.

Claude W. Skipper, Representative

christian literature

A new curriculum plan for Southern Baptist churches goes into
effect this October. The plan is part of a new comprehensive educa-
tional program which includes new curriculum periodicals and other
significant materials. The plan emerged from a thorough going plan-
ning process which extends over the past years. It is a correlated
program - - correlated in a way that Southern Baptist educational
programs have not heretofore been correlated. In the sense in
which the term is now being used, correlation means bringing the
separate parts of the total program into mutual relations.

The objective of the program curriculum is to "help persons be-
come aware of God as revealed in Jesus Christ, respond to him in
a personal commitment of faith, strive to follow him in the full
meaning of discipleship, relate effectively to his church and its
mission in the world, live in conscious recognition of the guidance
and power of the Holy Spirit, and grow toward Christian Maturity."

In addition to the new variety of curriculum literature made avail-
able to Southern Baptists from the Sunday School Board, Woman's
Missionary Union, and Brotherhood Department, North Carolina
Baptists are indeed fortunate to have two other Christian publications,
The Biblical Recorder and the Charity and Children, and both of
these speak out on the vital issues of our day. We commend them
for the fine work they are doing.

May we pray and work that the new literature made available
to us will deepen our commitment to the Living Lord.

Respectfully submitted,
Nash A. Odom
PRISON MINISTRY

It is heart warming to see, at least, the beginning of a renewed
concern by the State and Christians for the men in prison. The State
Prison System approved a Community Volunteer Program in the
Spring of this year. Now, prisoners can be invited out to churches
or other wholesome activities by a Community Volunteer Worker.
It is wonderful to see how some of these men respond to a little
love and kindness.

Laymen are encouraged to go out to the White Lake State Correction
Camp and sign up to be a Community Volunteer Worker. Here is a
place for the Bortherhood to put its words into deeds or love. The
State Prison Speaker at the kick-off luncheon for this program said,
"The Church has been claiming to love for a long time. Now, we
are going to see if she really does." Let's show these prison officials,
of whom many are not Christians themselves, that we really do love.

The White Lake Baptist Church has been conducting two services
each week at the prison. Many men have been converted to the
Lord Jesus Christ. Seven of them have been baptised into the fellow-
ship of White Lake Baptist Church. I rejoice. Yet, there is a bit of
sadness in my heart, because I have been forced to act the part of a
hypocrite. Some of the Negro prisoners have experienced sincere
conversions, but I have not been allowed to invite them to Church
and to help them to grow beyond their conversion experience. This
is heart breaking. Will you join me in prayer, that we Baptist people
will stop being hypocrites and practice the love that we preach - that
we simply BE CHRISTIANS? Al Cauley

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

COOPERATIVE PROGRAM) - STEWARSHIP PROMOTION

The Cooperative Program is the main channel of supporting World
Missions, Christian Education, Social Services, and ever increasing
State Missions programs. The goal for these causes this year is
$7,000,000.

As dedicated Christian stewards will you try to lead your church:

1. To use a stewardship program to help subscribe your own church
budget?

2. To increase the percentage of the offering plate dollar given
through the Cooperative Program?

Your associational officers and your Division of Stewardship Pro-
motion personnel are delighted to offer friendly service to aid your
stewardship program, Cooperative Program sharing, visual aids or
annuity requests. On your invitation we stand ready to assist in every
possible way.

J. Garland Bordeaux

EVANGELISM REPORT

In associational evangelism clinics a strong emphasis was placed
upon: Shaping the 70's through Evangelism, Strength for Living
Revivals, and Youth Evangelism. Some churches across the state,
experienced outstanding revivals as a result of dependence upon the
Holy Spirit, genuine prayer, careful planning, and involvement of
adults and youth in witnessing.

All Christians need to accept the challenge of Acts 2.32 - "This
Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we are all witnesses.'1 In his
book, "Exploring Evangelism," Mendell Taylor reminds us of this
tremendous truth: "When Christians fail to evangelize, the very ex-
istance of the church is threatened. Evangelism is indispensable in
the life of the church." All Christians can reveal to the world a
greater concern for evangelism and total Christianity.

The 25th Statewide Evangelism Conference will be held at War
Memorial Auditorium and Greensboro Coliseum on February 1-2, 1971.
The closing session will be a Youth Evangelism Night in Greensboro
Coliseum which seats 16,000 with Dr. Leighton Ford of the Billy
Graham Association as the featured speaker. Pray for this special
session that many youth will make genuine decisions for Christ.

Respectfully submitted, *
Vance Tyson, Chairman

HISTORIAN'S REPORT

This year's report brings a total of sixteen church histories in-
corporated in our Associational minutes, since the program began
in 1963. The two church histories for this year's report are Center
Road Baptist Church and the Elizabethtown Baptist Church. These
Bladen Baptist Church records are invaluable to our Baptist heritage.

We commence a new historical project this year. In addition to the
church histories we have a brief biography, with a picture of the
moderators of the Bladen Baptist Association. Rev. William Brunt
was the first moderator, serving from 1892 through 1896, and again
in 1904 and 1905. This man contributed much to the growth of our
Baptist work in this area.

The past Historian of our association, Rev. Nash Odom has written
detailed histories of many of the churches in the county. Copies of

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these histories and other available information relating to the Baptist
work has been sent to the Baptist Historical Collection in Winston-
Salem. Mr. John R- Woodard, Jr., is the Director. His interest in col-
lecting and preserving Baptist history and tradition is most gratifying.
He is most cooperative in furnishing information from the records
in the Baptist Historical Collection.

Let me urge you to preserve and share your church's history, so
that those who follow us may know that Bladen Baptists were a
people dedicated in their service to God and their fellowman.

Respectfully submitted,

Mrs. Carl Campbell, Historian

HOMES FOR THE AGING

We now have about 200 older men and women living in our five
Baptist Homes for the Aging — the Hayes Home, the Albemarle Home,
the Hamilton Home, Rest Haven and the Yancey ville Home.

These wonderful people are finding much happiness in Christian
companionship with persons of their age group and great security
in knowing that they will be loved and cared for in sickness in
health.

Eighty-five per cent of these residents are, however, unable to
pay for their full care in the Homes and have to be supplemented
financially.

The rising cost of living has also brought financial strain on the
management of the homes, causing an operational deficit.

The two main means of support for our ministry to the aging
are: the special offering the third Sunday in February and the
Cooperative Program. One third of the total in?o:ue for the Homes
is derived from these two sources.

We are grateful for the increased support from our churches through
the Special Offering this past year, which was the largest in the
history of the Homes. Eighteen of our thirty-three Bladen churches
shared in this special offering, contributing a total of $1,091.32.

However, if the needy persons in the Homes are to continue to
be assisted and the operational deficit to be reduced, more liberal
support from our churches is necessary.

We earnestly pray that more of our Bladen churches will be able
to include the Homes for the Aging in their budgets this year and
that some who are now giving will be able to increase their support.

Gretta S. Whitfield, Representative

MISSIONS COMMITTEE

We come to a close of our first year of a fulltime Associational
Missions Program and we are glad to say, it has been a good one.
This program was made possible by the real concern of our churches,
their financial support and their prayers. For all of this we say,
"thank you."

The work of your missions committee has been made easy by the
foresight, hard work, planning, and cooperation of our missionary,
Mrs. Ruth Prince.

If at any time any church in our association has a suggestion,
do not hesitate to contact your missions committee. REMEMBER, we
work for you.

James C. Ray

ELIZABETHTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH

On December 10th, 1903, a presbytery consisting of Rev. D. J.
Clark, Rev. J. H. Hilcireth and Brother Chasteen Martin, by special
invitation, assembled at the Courthouse in Elizabethtown, X. C. for
the purposa of organizing a Missionary Baptht Church.

Rev. J. H. Hi'dreth called the meeting to order and on motion was
elected Moderator, pro tern and H. B. Register was elected Clerk
pro tern. After prayer by the Rev. Hildreth, the following brethren
and sisters were enrolled: Chasteen Martin, W. J. Sutton, H. B. Register,
F. M. Willis, R. J. Hester, D. L. Smith. K. H. Barnhill. Rev. D.
J. Clark, Rev. J. A. Johnson, J. P. Mercer, D. M. Clark, Mrs. Mary
E. Register, Mrs. J. R. Shepherd, Mrs. M. F. Kemp, Mrs. Rena G.
Hester, Mrs. M. E. Barnhill, Mrs. Emma J. Sutton, Mrs. Laura Martin,
Mrs. Cornelia Clark, Mrs. J. Blackwell bnd Thressa Mercer.

Rev. J. H. Hildreth was called as the first pastor, at a salary of
S100.00 per year to preach every fifth Sunday.

On December 4th, 1904, the first observance cf the Ordinance of
the Lord's Supper was held. On this Sunday also the church appointed
a committee to ask for admission of the church into the Bladen County
Association.

On the fifth Sunday in October 1905 a call was extended to Rev.
0. P. Meeks for pastor of the church at a salary of S100.00 per year,
to be supplemented by the State Board of S50.00 a year. On the first
Sunday in January 1906, during the ministry of Rev. Meeks, a subscrip-
tion was taken up for building a church house. The congregation
having held services in the Courthouse and in the Presbyterian
Church in the afternoons prior to that time. During the month of
January 1906 a contract was let to Mr. R. C. Parvin, Contractor,
to build the church house for the price of 51,950.00. W. J. Sutton
headed the subscription of S500.00. provided the church would raise
S500.00. The amount was raised and the Pastor authorized to let
the contract to Mr. Parvin.

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This building was located on the North side of Broad Street near
the middle of the block and east of the Tory Hole.

The first meeting held in the new church building was on March
14th, 1907. It is commendable that the members of the church,
together with those added to the membership during this time be-
fore they had a house of worship, were faithful in their Christian
fellowship.

The first Sunday School was organized on the first Sunday in
January 1911, with W. J. Davis elected as temporary Superintendent
and N. P. Mercer as Secretary. On the following first Sunday in
February R. J. Hester was elected Superintendent of the Sunday School
and served in that capacity until his death in 1936.

In December 1912 the church purchased another lot of land in
the town of Elizabethtown, just north of the Tory Hole. The church
house was moved up the street from the old site to the new site on
January 30th and 31st, 1923. A committee was appointed to have the
building wired for electric lights, however, this was not done for
some time as S. G. Bullard was elected Sexton at $3.00 per month,
with the understanding that the young people would furnish their
own sexton for their meeting on Tuesday nights and also for the
B. Y. P. U. meeting on Sunday nights. The duties of the sexton
were to keep fire in the stove, keep lamps filled and in good con-
dition, ring bell for prayer meeting and Sunday School services.
The Church at this time was paying the pastor $500.00 per year for
his services as preacher on the first and third Sunday and Sunday
nights.

The B. Y. P. U. was organized in the Elizabethtown Baptist Church
on December 19th. 1920.

There was a Ladies Aid Society organization in the church as early
as 1905. The late Mrs. Mary Lou Register Bostic gave a list of those
she remembered as being members of this first Ladies Organization,
they were Mrs. Emma Sutton, Mrs. M. E, Barnhill, Mrs. J. R. Shepherd,
Mrs. Mary E. Register and Miss Mary Lou Register. On April 9th,
1919, fourteen women met in the Elizabethtown Baptist Church and
re-organized the Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. Rena G. Hester
was elected President.

Through the years the ladies of the church have contributed much
to the physical and spiritual growth of the church.

In 1928 the church built a new brick church building on their lot
and sold the old wooden building with 60 feet of the lot. The first
pastorium was built in 1937 and served the church until the present
pastorium was completed in 1965.

The first educational building was built in 1952 and served the
church until the present facilities were constructed.

In December 1953 the church observed its Golden Jubilee. Two
former pastors, Revs. L. R. Ennis and E. H. Cannady preached as well
as Rev. A. D. Frazier, the pastor at that time.

On Easter Sunday morning, March 29, 1964, the Church held its
Sanctuary Dedication of the new Church Sanctuary, located one mile
west of Elizabethtown on Highway 87. On Sunday morning, April
14, 1968, the church dedicated the two new educational buildings
located on either side of the Sanctuary ... all the building fitly join-
ed together, groweth into a holy temple in the Lord . . . Ephesians 2:21.

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Rev. Jerry Wallace, the pastor during the building of the Sanctuary
and the Educational facilities, preached the dedicatory sermon, choos-
ing as his topic, "The Church Built With Willing Hearts."

The church became full time in its preaching ministry on Sunday,
May 2nd, 1948.

Two young men have been ordained by the church to the ministry
of Jesus Christ. They are Roger Tatum and Rudy Potter.

The Pastors who have served the Elizabethtown Baptist Church,
with their periods of service are: J. H. Hildreth, 1903-1905; O. P.
Meeks, 1905-1910; T. J. Baker, 1911; Oscar Johnson 1912; J. M. Flem-
ing, 1912-1916; J. E. Dupree, 1916-1918; B. F. Rollins, 1918-1919; El. M.
Brooks, 1919-1922; C. F. Whitlock, 1922-1924; W. 0. Biggs, 1924-1929;
Lee Pridgen, 1929-1931; L. R. Einnis, 1931-1933; C. R. Hinton, 1933-1937;
E. H. Canady, 1937-1944; A. D. Frazier, 1945-1954; Dean L, Minton,
1954-1958; Edward Boyd, 1958-1960; and since September 1960, the pres-
ent pastor, Rev. Jerry M. Wallace.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity! — Psalms 133:1.

CENTER ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH

The Center Road Baptist Church was organized in July, 1885. There
had been services held prior to this time under a bush shelter, con-
ducted by Rev. Noah Mercer. A Presbytery composed of Rev. Wm. S.
Melvin, Rev. Noah Mercer and Deacon A. H. Mercer from Jackson
Swamp Church in Robeson County met on July 11, 18'35 and organ-
ized the church. The organization service commenced by reading the
29th Psalm. Rev. Wm. S. Melvin delivered the sermon and the prayer.

After a short recess Rev. Wm. S. Melvin was elected Moderator
and B. M. Roberts, Clerk. The following presented Letters: Jesse
Pait and wife, Huldie Pait and daughter, A. F. Pait from Bethel;
Mary E. Roberts from Mt. Olive; G. M. Pait and wife, Margaret D.
Pait and L. T. Hester from Hickory Grove. Their letters were received
and the right hand of Fellowship extended to these charter members.

The Church Covenant was read and adopted, as were the rules of
decorum. Brother G. M. Pait was elected Clerk and Treasurer. Brethern
Jesse Pait and L. T. Hester were set apart as Deacons and were ex-
amined by the Presbytery and adjudged worthy of the office of
Deacon. On motion the said brethren to be ordained the following
morning at 10 o'clock. Reverend Noah Mercer was called as Pastor.
The Church was to be known as Center Road Baptist Church and
to affiliate itself with the Bladen Union, Brethren Jesse Pait and
L, T. Heser were appointed Trustees.

On the following morning, it being Sunday, July 12th. 1885, the
Presbytery proceeded with the ordination of the Deacons. Rev. Wm.
S. Melvin preached, taking his Text from Matthew 25:34. There was
a large and attentive congregation.

One month later a meeting was held which resulted in the ad-
dition of eleven members to the Church, by baptism.

Some other early leaders of the church were Marshal Pait, Lucindy
Pait, Lack Pait, Edd Butler, Bliss Hester, Johnny Carroll, O. M.
Jones, W. Lloyd Guyton, Mack Kinlaw, Bud Pait and Wattie Pait.
Since that time the membership of the Church has increased to the
present membership of 304.

In 1918 the original church building was sold and the present
church was built. It was remodeled in 1947 and Sunday School rooms
added. The building was remodeled again in 1951 and ten Sunday
School rooms added in the basement. The building was brick veneered
on the outside, a new heating plant, new pews and new pulpit
furniture were installed.

In 1958, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bryan gave the church one acre of
land for a pastorium. A new seven room pastorium was completed
in July 1958 and Rev. Vance Tyson and his family moved in.

A new sound system and chimes were installed in the Church in
1961, as well as a central air conditioning system.

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bryan in 1966 gave the church land again,
this time for the building of a new educational building. This build-
ing was completed in August of 1967. There are 26 class rooms, as
well as other space for church use. Mr. Troy Pait, who was on the
Building Committee of the Church, supervised the addition of the
Sunday School Building. Rev. Eddie Reynolds was pastor of the church
during 1966, 1967, 196*3, and was the first full-time minister. He
contributed much in the building program of the church during these
years. The dedication service was held the third Sunday in October
1967. This building was funished with new furniture valued at ap-
proximately $50,000.00 The building was built with free labor by
the members of the church.

A new Hammond Organ was installed in the church in 1967 and
a new Baldwin Baby-Grand Piano purchased for the Sanctuary.

The Woman's Missionary Union was organized in Center Road
Church in 1922; the B. Y. P. U. organized in 1927. The Brotherhood
was organized in 1966, with Mr. Frank Pait serving as President.

In 1967, the Church paid off the indebtedness on the community
building and the trustees of the building gave the church a deed
for the building and land. This addition provides kitchen facilities
and recreation space for the church and is included as part of the
church property and facilities.

Since its organization the church has ordained the following deacons:
Jesse Pait, L. T. Hester, Charlie Pait, Sr., 0. M. Jones, W. L. Guyton,
Johnnie Carroll, Fred Smith, Eddie Bryan, S. G. Taylor, Chester
Carroll, Elery Pait, Golie Roberts, Ernest Singlatary, Craven Pait,
J. B. Carroll, Frank Pait, Troy Pait, M. J. Kinlaw, Gurney Dowless,
Warren Dowless, Horace Taylor and Rob Kinlaw.

The following have been licensed by the Church to preach the
Gospel: H. B. Humphrey, Aron Evers, A. C. Herring, James Hester,
Bob Hicklin, and Earl Evers.

The following have served the Center Road Church as pastors:
Rev. Noah Mercer, Rev. G. C. Cain, Rev. A. H. Porter, Rev. W. L.
Brisson, Rev. D. H. Hilburn, Rev. W. M. Brisson, Rev. D. L. Johnson,
Rev. D. L, Hewett, Rev. R. M. Hilburn, Rev. J. T. Tyner, Rev. E. 0.
Johnson, Rev. K. L, Stanley, Rev. R. A. Britt, Rev. W. A. Coleman,
Rev. C. B. Home, Rev. J. M. Flemming, Rev. H. B. Bennett, Rev. Bob
Harris, Rev. A. L. Peacock, Rev. Vance Tyson, Rev. W. D. Hudson,
Rev. Alton Williams, Rev. Eddie Reynolds and the present pastor,
Rev. Howard Davis.

There is no indebtedness on the church property and the Building
Committee is studying plans for the erection of a new Sanctuary.

To God be the glory, what great things He hath done and will
continue to do when His people have a willing heart.

CHURCH LIBRARY PROGRAM

The Church Library Program has only recently begun in our
association. We have five church libraries. The Clinic: "Shaping the
Seventies," for librarians along with other organizations in our
churches was held in the Elizabethtown Baptist Church, February
9-10, 1970. The attendance for the Library Conference was real good.
Members of a church library staff have specific kinds of work to
do, according to their statements of duties. It is very important,
though, that the scope of their work go beyond one particular area.
We encourage organizational expansion.

Mrs. Leola G. McDaniel

WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION

As a church program organization, the local Woman's Missionary
Union works to help the church perform its duties. The four basic
tasks of WMU are to: (1) teach missions, (2) engage in mission action,
(3) support world missions through praying and giving, and (4)
provide and interpret information regarding the work of the church
and the denomination.

On the Associational WMU level, our tasks are to (1) provide
opportunities for fellowship and inspiration, (2) interpret the WMU
program, (3) train church WMU leaders and members, (4) consult
with church leaders concerning the WMU program, and (5) conduct
cooperative WMP work. Following are some of the ways in which
these tasks are accomplished. A Leadership Conference was held
in which leadership training was offered to each elected leader in
the church WMU. A "Shaping the Seventies" Clinic was held two
nights with Mrs. W. K. McGee, State WMU representative, leading.
Miss Kathryn Bullard, State WMS Director, spoke to us at our
Annual Session and Rev. R. L. Stokes, Missionary to Africa, inspired
our hearts through messages and slides. A YWA Rally was held

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with Mrs. Charles Allard, Missionary to Brazil, as -the inspirational
speaker. Rev. Harry Poovey, former missionary to Taiwan, was the
inspirational speaker at the GA Rally. A period of fellowship and
refreshments were enjoyed at both Rallies. Sunbeam Band Day Camp was
held at Lock No. 2. Activities included Mission Study, Crafts, Nature
Hike and Recreation.

At each meeting there was good attendanace.

Respectfully submitted,
Mrs. Alva Cauley, Director

MUSSC REPORT

Music is a very vital part of worship. Special emphasis has been
placed on music in our churches during the past year.

It was unfortunate that our director, Seth Lewis resigned the first
of the year because of other obligations and a very full schedule.
However, very fine activities were carried on throughout the year
with the fine assistance ana cooperation of our Baptist State Music
Department.

Individual Music Schools were held in five Biaden churches with
choir members from other churches attending. State approved directors
were sent to work with the churches by the Convention for four
nights. As a result of these schools, the music programs in these
churches have greatly improved. We are grateful to our State Music
Department for this wonderful assistance.

Bladen was host to the Regional First Timers Chcir Festival this
year. It was held at Center Road Church with five choirs participating:
two from Bladen; two from Columbus and one from Robeson. We
urge these choirs to participate in the Regional Choir Festival either
at Sunset Park Church, Wilmington, February 22, 1971 — or Snyder
Memorial Church, Fayetteville, February 23, 1971. We encourage
churches who have not participated in choir festivals to plan to next
year. It is a great experience.

This past year has been an important one where music is concerned.
New choirs have been formed, new hymn books purchased, new robes
bought and new instruments purchased. We appreciate the interest
our churches are showing in the music program.

Mrs. Ruth W. Prince

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE 1— NAME AND OBJECT
Section 1. This body shall be known as the Bladen Baptist
Association.

Section 2. The object of this Association shall be to extend the
privileges of the Gospel; to emphasize the responsibility of its
membership in relation to Missions, Benevolences, Education, and in
:ooperation with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and
the Southern Baptist Convention, to increase the intelligence and
spiritual power of the people, and to promote harmony and fellowship
among the churches.

ARTICLE 2— MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. The Association shall be composed of messengers
annually elected by the affiliated churches, and all ordained ministers
who are members or pastors of said churches, together with the
officers of this Association.

Section 2. Each church of 11 members or less shall be entitled
to three messengers, and for each additional fifty members an
additional messenger, provided that no cnurch shall have more than
five lay messengers active and voting at one time. Each church
shall be entitled to an equal number of alternate messengers who shall
serve in the absence of the messengers.

Section 2. Any church failing to report for two consecutive years
shall be investigated by the officers of the Association and effort be
made to reclaim.

ARTICLE 4— OFFICERS

Section 4. The Vice-Moderator shall preside in the absence of,
or at the discretion of the Moderator.

Section 6. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds
of the Association subject to its order and make written reports of
same to each Association meeting.

BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Section 3. At the meeting of the Association the Moderator shall
appoint the following committees to report to the session at its
convenience:

1. Committee on place and preacher.

2. Committee on resolutions.

3. Auditing committee.

4. Committee on petitionary letters (if needed).

Section 4. Other temporary committees that may be created by
the Association shall be appointed by the Moderator.

ARTICLE 6— AMENDMENTS

BY-LAWS

1. The Association shall meet annually on Wednesday and
Thursday after the second Sunday in October, and shall hold such
quarterly inspirational meetings as it may decide.

2. All sessions of the Association shall be opened with a
devotional service and closed with a prayer.

3. Messengers from 10 of the affiliated churches shall constitute
a quorum.

4. The order of business shall be made at the beginning of each
session, and shall be changed only by a vote of the body.

5. A copy of the minutes shall be sent to each corresponding

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secretary of the Department of State Mission Board, secretary of
survey and statistics of the Baptist Sunday School Board.

7. The By-laws may be changed at any annual session by a
majority vote of the members present.

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

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CHURCH

| Mt. Pleasant ....

| Cypress Creek

Galeed

White Oak
Hickory Grove _

Clarkton

White Oak

Frenches Creek

Mt. Pleasant

Garland

Galeed

White Oak

Shady Grove ......

White Lake

Hickory Grove ..

White Oak

Abbottsburg ......

White Lake

Mt. Zion

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Bladenboro

White Oak

Bethel

White Oak

Elizabethtown ...

White Oak

Center Road
Elizabethtown ...
Hickory Grove ..

White Oak

Galeed

Love's Grove .....

Clarkton

White Oak

White's Creek ...

Bladenboro

Clarkton

Elizabethtown ...
Hickory Grove ..

Bethel _

Abbottsburg

White Oak

Tar Heel

Sandy Grove

Center Road

White Lake

Bethel

Zion Hill

White's Creek ...

Galeed

Clarkton

Hickory Grove ..

Bladenboro

Cypress Creek ..

Shady Grove

Elizabethtown ...
Lisbon

Moderator

William Brunt

W. S. Melvin

William Brunt

R. M. Hilburn .......

R. M. Hilburn

R. M. Hilburn
W. W. Woodhouse
VV. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse

NT. A. Layton

N. A. Layton

R. E. Powell

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

S. N. Watson

W. O. Biggs

R. J. Hester

W. D. Pridgen

W. O. Biggs

R. J. Hall

W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.
W. W. Woodhouse.

H. B
H. B

F. S.
F. S.

F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.
F. S.

Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
Seth
ft. A
R. A.

Clerk

. Register
. Register
Averitt
Averitt
Averitt
Averitt .
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Averitt
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Averitt _
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Averitt .
Averitt ..
Averitt ..
Averitt
Johnson

Lewis

Britt ......

Britt _

Preacher

W. S. Melvin
A. J. Broadax
R. L. Byrd
William Brisson
William Brunt
C. E. Beard
I. P. Hedgepeth
E. J. Edwards
W. S. Ballard
H. C. Dillard
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
A. H. Porter
J. S. Farmer

H. B. Humphrey
P. T. Britt
Livingston Johnson
P. O. Meeks

A. L. Betts

I. P. Hedgepeth
J. M. Fleming
J. M. Hester
Livingston Johnson
R. L. Byrd

J. D. Howell
R. L. Byrd
R. L. Byrd
R. E. Powell
E. O. Johnson
R. E. Powell
S. N. Watson
W. D. Pridgen
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
S. N. Watson
L. E. Dutton
S. N. Watson
W. O. Biggs
W. A. Coleman
J. M. Page
R. J. Hall
C. R. Hinton
E A. Paul
J. C. Hough
Joel Johnson
J. M. Page
W. O. Biggs
C. B. Home
M. O. Alexander
E. H. Canady
R. F. Marshburn
S. R. Goodman

B. H. Laughridge

C. S. Smith
A. D. Frazier

A. P. Stevens
C. P. Burchett

B. W. Howell
John A. Moore

36 BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

HISTORICAL TABLE — BLADEN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION — CONTINUED

Session
Year

1951

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957

1958

1959

1960

1961

1962

1963

1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

79 |

1970

CHURCH

Center Roads

Love Grove

Clarkton

Dublin First

Sandy Grove

Shady Grove

Zion Hill
Bladenboro First
Hickory Grove

Lisbon _

Center Roads

Dublin First

Shady Grove

Whites Creek

Bethel

Elizabethtown

Clarkton

Cvpress Creek ....
White Oak
Galeed
Butters

Dublin

Riverside

Northside

White Lake

Suggs Grove

Sandy Grove

| Bethel

Shady Grove

I Zion Hill ._

I Clarkton

| Bladenboro First

Whites Creek .

Elizabethtown ....

Tar Heel ...
| Center Roads

White Oak

Hickory Grove ...

Hickory Grove

Moderator

Clerk

Preacher

C. D. Brisson
C. D. Brisson

Leon D. Smith

I J. H. McCrimmon
1 Joe A. Campbell .
Thomas A. Wolfe

E. R. Boyd

Oren Honeycutt ...

Sidney Britt

Jerry Wallace

Evigene Gaskins ...

Eugene Gaskins

Ed Nye

S. W. Jolly ...
S. W. Jolly
Thomas Womble
Thomas Womble

Porter Cain ____

Porter Cain

R. A. Britt

Leon D. Smith

John A. Moore

John A. Moore*

Mrs. D. J. McDaniel

Thomas Carroll

Thomas Wolfe

Edd Nye

Edd Nye _

Walter Bryan

Walter Bryan ._

Leola G. McDaniel .

Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Leola G. McDaniel
Othella S. Heflin
Othella S. Heflin ....
Othella S. Heflin
Othella S. Heflin _
Othella S. Heflin —
Othella S. Heflin —

J. B. Dosher

F. W. Naylor

M. M. Turner

John H. McCrimmon

R. M. Walton

Mark Owens

Joel S. Johnson

Dean L. Minton

T. H. Lambert

Jennis McLamb

Vance Tyson

Earl Hales

J. C. Shaw

John H. McCrimmon

Joel S. Johnson

E. R. Boyd

Thomas Wolfe

S. W\ Jolly

Jerry Wallace

Gaston Hester

R. E. Carter

A. P. Stephens

Jennis McLamb

Vance Tyson

Joe Dempsey

L. W. McKeithan

Thomas Womble

Gaston Hester

Garland Bordeaux

J. P. Royal

Nathan C. Brooks

James C. Ray

Dr. O. L. Sherrill

Eddie Reynolds

Dr. Perry Crouch

C. E. Brisson

Dr. Eula Lawson

Nash Odom

JANUARY

World Missions Conferences
Make Your Wil! Month

FEBRUARY

Baptist Seminaries, colleges
Transfer Church Membership
Home Missions Graded
Series

MARCH

Home Missions

EMPHASES

JULY

APRIL

Life Commitment
Church Vocations

MAY

Hospital Ministries

JUNE

Annity ■ VBS • Assemblies

Steward ship- Assemblies-
Christian Literature-
Publications

AUGUST

Church Music-On to College

Asssciational Missions

SEPTEMBER

Chureh Program Launching

OCTOBER

Cooperative Program

NOVEMBER

Church Libraries-Foreign
Mission Series - Stewardship

DECEMBER

Foreign Missions

IN MEMORIAM

ABBOTTSBURG: Mrs. Nicie Thompson, Mrs. Jennie Bullard.
BEARDS CHAPEL: Mr. Terry Barnes, Mr. Dewey Smith.
BETHEL: Mr. James Melvin, Mrs. Minnie Ivey, Mr. John Edwin
Taylor, Mrs. Coy F. Carroll.

BLADENBORO, FIRST: Mr. J. A. Bridger, Deacon, Mrs. E. P.
Lockamy, Dr. D. H. Bridger, Deacon.

BLADENBORO, WEST: Mrs. Mollie Cain Willoughby, Mrs. Ger-
trude Hilburn, Mrs. Nannie Muse, Mr. Joe W. Stubbs, Mrs. Cora
Lee Merritt.

BRIAR BRANCH: None.
BUTTERS: None.

CALVARY: Mrs. Ileen Townsend, Mrs. Amanda Britt.

CENTER ROADS: Mr. J. M. Butler, Mr. Charlie M. Edwards, Mr.

Rob H. Kinlaw, Deacon.

CLARKTON: Mr. F. E. Bridger, Mr. N. E. Meggs.
COUNCIL: None.
CYPRESS CREEK: None.

DUBLIN, FIRST: Mr. Dixon Brisson, Mrs. Carrie A. Hester, Mr.
Matt Hester, Deacon, Mrs. Ethel S. King, Mrs. Rebecca H. Odom,
Mr. John A. Phillips.

ELIZ ABETHTO WN : Mrs. Mary Lou Bostic, Mrs. Pearl C. Brisson,
Mrs. Minnie H. Hair, Mr. William Edward Sutton.
GALEED: Mrs. Beulah White Pait, Mr. Luther W. Edwards.
GRACE: No Report.

HICKORY GROVE: Mr. Waitus Hickman.
LAGOON: None.

LISBON: Mr. Colon Melvin, Mrs. Irene Collum, Mr. Roy Atkins.

LOVE, GROVE: None.

NAT MOORE: None.

NEW CENTER: Mrs. Ella Caulk.

NORTHSIDE: None.

RICHARDSON: Mr. Snowden Singletary.

RIVERSIDE: Mrs. Jannette Oates, Mr. Namon Rich.

SANDY GROVE: Mrs. Willie Russ.

SHADY GROVE: Mr. Worth Packer, Mrs. Thelma Thompson.
SUGG'S GROVE: Mrs. Latisha Simmons, Mr. A. L. Edge.
TAR HEEL: Miss Mary Singletary, Miss Fannie Bell Munn.
WHITE LAKE: Mrs. Virginia D. Melvin, Mr. Rob Atkinson, Mr.
Thad M. Smith, Sr., Inactive Deacon.

WHITE OAK: Mr. W. S. Bryan, Mr. C. A. Kinlaw, Mrs. Blannie
Carter, Mr. N. W. Evans, Mr. Edgar Spell, Mr. Stancil Wilson.

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CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES 1971

JANUARY

4-8 January Bible Study (Let-
ters- John)

6- 8 VBS Clinic, Wingate college
10 Witnessing Commitment Day

18 Pastors' Conference

19 Age-Group Central School-
Dublin

24 Baptist Men's Day
FEBRUARY

1-2 State-wide Evangelism

Conference War Memorial
Auditorium.- Greensboro

2 Youth Evangelism night
Greensboro

6 RA Leadership Course- Lum-
berton

7 Baptist World Alliance Sun-
day. Race Relations Sunday

9 Bladen Assoc. Council meet-
ing

15-17 Religious Education-

CaRaway
16 Bladen Executive Board

meeting

22 Regional Choir Festival
Sunset Park, Wilmington
Pastors' Conference

23 Age-Group Central School-
White Lake Church- 6:30
PM - 9:30 PM Choir Festival
Fayetteville- Snyder Memor-
ial

MARCH

7- 14 Week of Prayer for Home

Missions

Armstrong Easter Offering
14 Home Missions Day

14- 21 Youth Week in Churches

15- 18 SBC Bible Conf. Dallas,

Texas

16- 18 WMU Annual Session-

Fayetteville
19-20 Youth Choir Festival-
Hickory First and Meredith
College

20 Bladen Youth Night- Sandy
Grove

22 Pastors' Conference

22-26 S. S. Special Workers Lab,

Charlotte, Pritchard

Memorial
26-27 Baptist Men's Convention

and RA Congress, Winston-
Salem

29 Ministers' Workshop, Fay-
etteville, Snyder Memorial

29-30 Regional Rural Urban Con-
ference, Greensboro

29- April 2 State-wide Preschool

Work shops (places to be
announced)

30 Ministers' Workshop, Wilm-
ington, Winter Park

APRIL

I Bladen WMU Annual Ses-
sion

2-3 GA Day Camp Workshop-

Mundo Vista
5-6 State Adult S. S. Institute

Raleigh, Hayes Barton

II Easter Sunday

13 Bladen VBS Clinic, Tar Heel
16-17 Weekend RA Camp,
CaRaway

19 Pastors' Conference

19-21 N. C. Baptist Church Music

Conf., Ridgecrest
19-23 Church Leadership Training

Week

20 Church Building Conf.,
Raleigh

23-24 Baptist State Youth Con-
vention

23-24 Church Library Conv.,
Raleigh

30- May 1 Weekend RA Camp,

CaRaway

30-May 2 Family Camping Week-
end-CaRaway

MAY

2-9 Christian Home Week
7 Church Training Regional

Tourn.- Elizabethtown

Baptist Church
7-8 Weekend RA Camp,

CaRaway
11 Bladen Council Meetings
9 Baptist Hospital Day &

Offering
14-16 Baptist Women's Retreat,

Mundo Vista

15 State RA Track Meet-Wake
Forest University

16 Baptist Radio & TV Sunday

17 Pastors' Conference

18 Bladen Executive Board

Meeting
21-23 Senior Men's Retreat.

CaRaway
21-23 Baptist Women Retreat

(ages 60)-- Mundo Vista

JUNE

1-4 Southern Baptist Convention,

St. Louis
7 State Church Training

Tournament, rruitland

13 Religious Liberty Sunday
19-20 Young Marrieds' Retreat

(WMU & Brotherhood),
Mundo Vista
20 Baptist College Day &
Offering

JULY

5-9 Week of Christian Study &
Fellowship, Mars Hill
College

10 Bladen Council Meetings

11 Christian Literature Sunday

14 Sunday School Briefing,
Caswell

30-Aug. 1 Coed-Career Retreat,

Mundo Vista
AUGUST

15-22 Music Expansion Week

18 Bladen Executive Board
Meeting

23-29 Language Missions Week

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR
ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS

27-28 Worshop for Associational

WMU Leaders, Mundo Vista

SEPTEMBER

6 Labor Day

10-11 Brotherhood Leadership

Training Retreat, CaRaway
Workshop for Associational
WMU Leaders, Mundo Vista

13-17 Area Sunday School Con-
vention, Clinton, First

14 Bladen Sunday School

Launching Night, Clarkton
Baptist Church

19 State Missions Day &
Offering

19- 26 Church Launching Week

(Sunday School)

20 Pastors' Conference

20- 23 Bladen Central Training

School, Elizabethtown

Baptist Church
24-26 Baptist Men's Retreat,

CaRaway
OCTOBER

1-2 Father-Son Camp, CaRaway
1-3 Baptist Young Women Con-
vention, Charlotte, Pritchard
Memorial

5 First Timers Choir Festival

6 Cooperative Program Prayer
Emph.

8-9 State-wide Pastors & S. S.

Dir. Conference, CaRaway
10 Biblical Recorder Day
13 Cooperative Program

Prayer Emp.

13 Bladen Annual Session
Butters

14 White Lake- (Lagoon, Co-
host)

15-17 Deacons Retreat, CaRaway
16 Piano-Organ Festival

RA Leadership Courses,
Raleigh
18 Pastors' Conference
18 Regional Evangelism Con-
ference, Fayetteville

20 Cooperative Program
Prayer Emp.

24 American Bible Society Day
27 Cooperative Program Prayer

Emp.
NOVEMBER

1-7 RA Week in Churches
9 Bladen Council Meetings
8-9 Youth Leadership Skills
Improve.

15 Bladen Executive Board
Meeting

15-17 Baptist State Convention,
Charlotte

21 Thanksgiving Offering for
Childrens' Homes

23 Pastors' Conference

25 Thanksgiving Day & Offering
29-Dec. 5 Week of Prayer for

Foreign Missions & Lottie
Moon Offering
DECEMBER

5 Foreign Missions Day in
Sunday School

6 "M" Night

22 Convention-wide Carol Sing
25 CHRISTMAS DAY (Saturday)

USE YOUR MINUTES

1. Your Minutes record the proceedings of the
Annual Session of the Association.

2. Your minutes are the accepted authority on
the statistics of the work of the churches as
printed in the statistical tables.

3. Your minutes give the names and addresses
of all the Associational Officers.

4. Your minutes list the names and addresses
of the principal officers of each cooperating
church.

5. Your minutes contain the latest reports of the
work of the boards, agencies and institutions
that are supported financially by our churches.

6. Your minutes give the place and date of the
next session of the Association.

—CLERK

The McCulloch Press, Inc., Elizabethtown, N. C.

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